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tough class b/c whole grade is based on final, but really good prof

John Blackburn (AKA Blackie) is a great teacher. He was always willing to help you when you needed help, and he was usually pretty clear in class. He is a very off the wall type of guy, and b/c of this his class was fun and noone everfell asleep in class.

sings "eat the breakfast" song the first day of class! don't miss it! one final exam determines grade! a great teacher who tries to help everyone all the time, genuine, cares, fun

best prof i eve had. made class interesting. didnt have to go and could still get an A, just study Spamming and central hudson electric for the final and your in.

The "legal" environment should be interesting, also reading the chapters isnt necessary.Practice questions are for chumps, and Sample exams is how we roll.If those po po's take me in cause of my toasters on the floor, i'm call up Blackburn to he

awesome prof. lot of fun. very knowledgable and entertaining. made class easy and let you learn if you wanted to, and if not, you could just cram for the final and do just fine

Great prof, fun

Interesting material, and a very unconventional way of teaching. Your final makes up your whole grade. If you know the principals (and case law) behind the previous cases, the final is not to hard. Just put what you know...i got an A- without too much work

It was a while since I've taken his class, but he is the best lecturer I've ever had. The huge auditorium was always jammed packed for his lectures because they were so interesting.

Blackburn has an awesome teaching style. He's funny, witty, and very helpful. The only thing is that your grade is dependent exclusively on the final, which is 2 essay questions that tie into very specific laws and/or case precedents, so 90% of the stuff you learn, you are never tested on. Fun teacher, fun class; just pray you get a good final.

Just read the book and take notes and you'll be fine. The final is the whole ground, but ours wasn't too bad.

Whole grade is the final, but it's not bad. I skipped class all the time and still did very well. READ all of the chapters and you will be fine

Just like the others it is 1 final 100% of you grade. I knew the material very well but studied hours and hours to learn it. Dont fall behind. If you memorize the laws and stuff it is ok but it takes lots of time.

Where attendance is useful: He spends 10 weeks training you how to think and how to read the law, or, specifically, how to study for the one exam you will take to get your final grade. The answer: "Whether" -- if you see WHETHER, just add that to your OUTLINE (start this early). Each law has a test & these legal "tests" are preceded by whether.

I thought this was a very interesting class. The final being 100% of the grade was very intimidating, but ended up not being so bad. He will work with you if you need help, very nice guy. If you read the book and just reread and make your own notes on all of the cases you will be fine for the final.

I thought he was a great professor! You really have to go to class and participate. Read the book CAREFULLY and remeber all the law tests!! His in class examples really helped. I studied really hard for the final (which is the only grade in the class) and got a well deserved A. He was really nice and willing to help if you didn't understand.

I thought he was really a pretty interesting professor. He is one of the smartest professors i've had and makes the material intesting and sometimes funny. He gives you an expectation of what the final will be like and if you know the material, you will definitely do well. Our final was 3 of the homework problems he assigned--DO YOUR HOMEWORK.

He's a great professor teaching a class that will be helpful to anyone considering law school. You can make the class what you want it to be, but he'll be there to help; he is very upfront about his expectations. I think of him as a funny grandfather-figure that has interesting stories to share. Don't worry if you haven't taken business classes.

He was very intimidating at first, but ended up not being too bad. It is crucial that you read the material and understand it. I recommend going to class so you know what he wants on the final exam. All of your grade is based solely on the final so you really need to study for it throughout the whole quarter. Participate in class.

You will learn a great deal from him if you attend class

Blacky is the man. I will admit that you have to work but he is extremely intelligent and you can learn a lot from him. My favorite business class i took at osu. He is hilarious and highly entertaining. Amazing class amazing prof.

Just read the textbook and know the 3 Chapters inside and out. (Contracts, Torts, & Equal Employment). The final is basically 2 questions that are exactly like the practice exams, but its not too bad. Just make sure you know the 3 chapters well and you will do fine.

Seems like a nice enough guy. You must buy the book as he really doesn't lecture...more like a Q & A session (and he will call on you randomly in class). Don't miss the first day and last day performances. I didn't really start doing any work in the class until about 3 days before the final and still got an A...

I went into this class very apprenhensively but after going to class, doing ALL of the practice problems and asking him a lot of questions, the class was more than tolerable. The cases are very interesting, Blackburn focuses on just the right stuff and the practice exams were just like the real deal. He's the man.

he talks a little too slow, but he tells jokes and sings, and play law songs. stopped going to class after the third week. read the book. went to the last class. took all the practice exams and read all the cases in book just to learn the language. one week to study for it. and got an A. PS. drawing diagram is what i thought really helped.

I actually liked this class. Blackburn is not bad at all. Yes he talks slow but is really helpful. He gives hints about the final. Only stress a little about that. Practice exams are key. Go to them. Yes you need to read. If you show up to class your name might get called. If absent, points off. his book is way too pricey. You'll survive...barely.

Some people consider him tough, but all you need to do is attend class and participate. He will be fair and helpful.

I was expecting this class to be very boring but "Blacki" made it interesting. He incorporates current events and examples in his lectures. He is a very decent and approachable guy. You are expected to have read the text before each class and he takes attendance using viaresponse. 3 quizzes determine your grade. Not difficult, I would recommend!

He is energetic and invested in his lectures. His quizzes are generally easy as long as you've read. Gave out extra credit at the end of the session.

“Blacki" is a funny guy and nice enough to record attendance even for those who're late. grade is entirely based on 3 quizzes (15 mc question each,not cumulative).Not too hard to pass the average grade. Attendance is taken using viaresponse every class. You'll only need to read 3 chapters in total for 7 wks, which is not bad at all.

"Blacki" is a very good teacher who clearly outlines what is important for the class. Class consists of 3 quizzes all MC worth 15 pts each, 5 pts participation, and a 10 point extra credit paper. As long as you read, pay attention in lecture, and do the extra credit, it will be the easiest A you've ever had in Fisher.

nice guy

reading is really a big deal for business law, and you have to truly understand the reading in order to get a good grade. I did poorly on all three quiz and got a B- at last. But i am actually satisfied, because i thought i will fail this class. So B- is much better than D. Blacki gave full point of extra credit, but its a 10 pages long paper.

Prof Blackburn was awesome. His lectures are slow, but his 'tests' that are just quizzes are easy. Most of the ViaResponse questions given in class are on the quiz. If you get under a 13 on any of the quizzes, just do the extra credit assignment. It can increase your grade by 10%. Also, he's got a sense of humor. A weird one, but he's good hearted.

The set up of this class changes every session so don't be surprised when it's different than when your friend took it. He's very clear and has a dry sense of humor but kept you engaged . Rambles a lot. Attending lecture will help your grade and all the questions come from the textbook which he explains in lecture. Overall very good.

Think of Walter White before he "broke bad" with a better sense of humor and you have John Blackburn. The dude is a legend. We received a bonus point for each class we attended (adds to 15 bonus points) and the class is only out of 60 points, so I ended up with over a 100% in the class. Without the bonus points the class would be kind of tough.

Only grades in the class were weekly quizzes, followed by a tricky bonus quiz.

Chapters are 40 pages long, each exam covers one chapter. You have to read through it very well or you won't do well. Each exam consists of 16 questions, there is only 3 exams, do mhe in more than one and you may be getting a B. He is a good guy, and gives extra credit opportunity. If you are smart or work hard you will get an A for sure

Super cool guy and definitely makes you think. The class isn't easy but it is very doable if you put the work into it and study for his quizzes. Go to class and read the book for sure.

The tests are kind of tricky, but keep in mind that there is a curve and the dude understands that we're college students. In short, the grade you work for is the one you'll get. He's fair and knows what he is doing. Just show up on time and go to class and you'll do fine.

The entire grade is based on a few exams (which are short multiple choice tests). If you don't like to read and are not good at memorizing text, then you will struggle. I did well by just reading the chapters over and over again before the exams. Reading the book is all you need to do to get a good grade; you don't have to pay attention in class.

Blackburn is by far the most entertaining and cooky professor I've had at Ohio State. We had two exams and an optional final. All were pretty tough but you can get by pretty well if you study his textbook. His lectures are a treat. Don't be afraid to ask about some of his questions/answers on exams, he gave our class back points for doing so.

Blackburn is an oldie, but a goodie. He follows an old-fashioned form of teaching (ex. No canvas), but his material is not difficult to learn and apply. Of course the class is over business law, but his character and stories make the lectures enjoyable. Not much reading to do, but make sure to actually study for exams because material can overlap.

Professor Blackburn is the most easy going professor in the fisher college of business. If you look over the notes he emails to you, you will pass all the exams. Have fun and enjoy. Everyone usually gets A in his class. This one is a breeze.

John Blackburn was and is one of the great Professors at The Ohio State University. He kept you engaged and made Business Law intriguing, which I believe is very hard to do.

Dr. Blackburn is such a great guy! He cares about his students and tells funny stories in class. However, there is a lot of material shoved into 7 weeks. Overall, I would take him again.

He is an interesting guy and tries to make his lectures more fun. Tests can be difficult, but if you read the book and pay attention to his examples in lecture they're not that bad.

He is such a sweet professor - loves the subject matter and while it can be dry at times, he is randomly hilarious and the class is easy. Mostly common sense. Only one final exam and it was also super easy, just make sure you keep up on your readings and youll be fine. Come to class!

He's such a sweet professor & means well. His class isn't that difficult it's pretty straight and to the point but you have to pay attention in class cause he pulls stuff directly from class for the exam. But study the stuff from the book and in class and you'll pass.

So far as you done the reading and go to class, you will be fine for most of the time. Quite a good teacher in terms of lecture. Just be careful he can be quite strict with using phones. You have been warned guys

funny professor. 50% showing up to class 50% final. as long as you read the assigned readings and answer the questions that go with them, the test will be extremely easy.

Attendance to lectures and participation are the only things you get graded on, so make it a point to attend. Read and take good notes of his book, because even though it's participation, he often looks for specific answers. Don't let your points get docked for missing conceptual questions he throws out during class!

Had him online because of COVID. Only grades in class: 7 short ( each 200-400 words, worth 14 pts) essays, 1 due every week, and 1 Get-to-Know-You assignment for 2 pts. I got an A just by reading from the book. Good prof to take for 3500 if you're not looking to become a lawyer - teaches you the stuff you should be aware of without pressure.

Easy grader. Not many assignments, and no exams. I so enjoyed the difficulty of this class, especially during COVID when it seemed like all my classes got substantially harder.

Lectures not required during COVID semesters, all you have to do is write 200-400 word responses each week. Most of the responses are opinion pieces so you don't really have to even watch the lecture videos. Seemed like a nice guy, super easy class, exactly the "break" we all needed during such a stressful semester.

Professor Blackburn is a gem. He is such a kind person. His class was very easy he graded based on seven short written assignments worth 14 points each. He responds to email quickly if you ever have a question and he is super understanding. He is very down to earth! If you have a chance take legal environment with him.

Professor Blackburn made our grades simple to complete and was very lenient with due dates. He is a great professor who really knows what he is talking about. Take his online section if you're able to!

John is by far the best professor at Ohio State! He actually cares about the material and his students. Only gave 7 writing assignments so it was a nice break from all the other businesses courses. By far the best class I have taken! Please take him for BUSFIN3500 he is definitely the best option.

Pretty easy class. One weekly written assignment that everyone gets full credit for. Open note mid term and final exams. Lectures are recorded, and also has in person discussions which arent as useful imo. Great guy, a little dry. Do everything and youll be fine

Took this during Fall of 2021. This class was an easy A. He gave 100% on each of the papers you write, and I learned about the current situation with law due to that you know. He sometimes wanders off track from the content, and will ramble a bit about his lawyer days, but since the material so easy I don't mind.

Short writing assignments every week that he gives 100% for if you give any effort. Strongly suggest reading the textbook and highlighting it because his in-person sessions are focused on discussion more than direct teaching. Open book exams were nice as well.

Professor Blackburn was a really nice guy, and his lectures were cool but he does go off-topic sometimes. His quizzes and tests are directly pulled from the textbook, and they were all so easy, as long as you read the textbook. However, the final was a mess :( and was not representative of what we learned at all IMO.

Fairest class participation grading system I ever encountered

Great professor and person who is very accomplished and qualified. Cares about his students.

Professor Blackburn's BUSFIN3500 class is a relatively easy one, with weekly writing assignments and open-note exams. While his lectures can be dry, the textbook is helpful. Unstuck study was a great study tool alongside the course materials.

prof. blackburn is SO kind and cares so much about his students. i spoke to him after probably every single class, and he had so much advice to offer. HOWEVER... this class sucks lol. he really doesn't actually teach you anything during lecture, so you'd be fine just reading the textbook and studying that.

His class can be boring, but he seems like a genuine professor. I recommend understanding his book. The book is easy to understand. Memorize the cases and their results. He goes over the material in class. Because class was in the evening many students didn't show up (including myself).

He really cares about his students and will do his at most best to try and be accommodating. Really amazing person, cares a lot about his students and actually wants to help you and understand things. It is very reading heavy but we also go over it on Lectures. Exams are the same format as the weekly quizzes and sometimes the same questions.

I have mixed reviews about this class. The exams are tough and it is hard to prepare for it as the questions on the exam can be very niche, but John is a good professor and his stories a very interesting.