Great professor. Linder makes the lectures fun and interesting. His tests are straight from powerpoint lectures, but a decent amount of memorization is required for each test. 4 tests and a cumulative final.

This class is fun to go to but its not easy. The grade is based off of five tests that you've got to study for. He's a young guy who cracks a lot of jokes and explains the material well. I'd recommend it.

cool, young, tries to make class more interesting with jokes. No textbook required, powerpoints online, large class so attendance is optional. Definitely recommend him

really funny, gets to know his students, really interesting class, but also not the easiest. Go to class, and be sure to take really good notes!

A wonderful teacher with a lot of passion and enthusiasm for his subject. He can make some of the simplest things you never thought would be interesting become one of your favorite topics of conversation. Definately take this class!

GREAT professor. Extremely funny and makes an otherwise boring class pretty interesting. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you don't show up you're screwing yourself over for the tests. Only had 5 tests and the final was optional. Definitely one of the best professors I've had at JMU.

I'm really surprised by the high ratings here. This professor is a huge flake, and it's obvious to me that he thinks himself above teaching a lower level course. I counted 6 classes he did not teach, and he regularly starts class 5-10 minutes late. If you're serious about learning the material you'll be disappointed by his lack of enthusiasm.

This class is fairly easy. No textbook. All the powerpoints are on blackboard. 5 tests and an optional final. The 2nd test is super hard but the others are easy if you study. Attendance is not mandatory but you get better notes if you go to class. Take this for an easy A/B if you put in some work.

This professor was very funny and made a not so interesting class actually interesting. There is no mandatory attendance but it is good to go and take good notes. The 5 tests will require studying. But Linder puts all powerpoint online(no textbook required). The final is optional. However, Linder makes 5 tests so that no one fails!

Linder definitely focuses more on the 'biological' than the 'anthropology' part of this course. We covered very little about modern humans, and spent the majority of the class on primate and hominids, which are his primary interests. Very enthusiastic and interesting teacher, optional attendance, and tests are somewhat difficult but follow slides.

Funny guy. Cracks me up every class. The tests require studying, but it's not too bad!

Dr. Linder is a great professor! I definitely recommend him to knock out that science gen-ed. His lectures are really enjoyable (even though they were at 8 am) and he is super clear and helpful. Attendance isn't mandatory, but go to class and take notes. Make sure to really study for the tests (lots of memorization) and you'll be golden.

DR. Linder is awesome! The class is not the easiest class I've ever taken, but he keeps it entertaining. Don't be afraid to go to his office hours, he's very approachable. Also for his exams I highly recommend attending the review sessions with the TA. The only bad thing about the class was the reading quizzes.

Holy smokes, this was an AMAZING class! Linder is hysterical, cares about his students, passionate, and so fair. While their is a ton of info and tests are challenging it is SO worth it. I am a SMAD major but have decided to get an Anthropology minor from this class. I can't recommend Dr. Linder enough, incredible!

Dr. Linder was amazing! He is extremely funny, interesting, and helpful. He is very approachable in office hours and genuinely wants students to do well. The course material was also really interesting. If you want to knock out a science gened, this is a great class.

AMAZING CLASS! I love going to class, I have never missed a class because he makes it interesting and he cracks jokes all of the time! There are quizzes on each chapter of the book but they are all open book. HE DOES THIS TO HELP YOUR GRADE. There are 4 test. but you must study to do well on them. There is a cumulative final but it is optional

LOVED this class- best gen ed I've taken at JMU. I got a C because I didn't many of the reading quizzes- do them. They count a lot and will tank your grade I would have had a B+ or A- if I did the quizzes.

Awesome guy! Super funny and keeps the class really entertaining. There are reading quizzes before each class but they help your grade just remember to do them! Only problem was the tests are HARD you have to study for hours just to get a decent grade.

Class isn't bad, funny guy. Studied around 2-3 hours for each test, got B+'s and one A. Quizzes are annoying but he actually drops a few at the end of the semester. I would recommend this class, easy B/B+. Work hard if you want an A.

The funniest professor I have ever had! He is a great person and a great professor! The class material is difficult but if you do the work and show up to class you will do fine! TAKE HIS CLASS!

Dr. Linder is HILARIOUS. The classes are always interesting and he's a really nice guy. Really helpful during office hours, but remember to take the online quizzes, they'll help your grade. You'll need to study for the exams too, I used notecards and that helped a lot.

Linder is a great teacher, he makes classes enjoyable and presents lots of awesome examples! Only thing is that the only grades you have consist of 4 tests and online quiz's. The quiz's are simple as long as you read and take notes while doing so. But the tests are pretty hard. Ive gotten C's on every one even with studying.

Dr. Linder is awesome. He is so funny and really nice in office hours. This was honestly my favorite gened ever. There is an online quiz almost every week and the final is optional. The tests are kind of challenging, but I found the class interesting so I didn't mind. Take him if you can!

Linder is so awesome. Every class you can look forward to him doing or saying something crazy. The only downfall is that I did think this class was a little difficult, the tests are hard but if you study and rewrite your notes you should be fine. Online quizzes on the book are easy and boost your grade.

This dude is hilarious and a really great teacher. The tests are pretty hard, but if you keep up on readings and lectures and study your ass off you'll do great. Definitely take his class

THIS GUY IS AWESOME. He is hilarious and the information is interesting if you're into science. If you're looking for an easy track 3 GenEd then do not take this class, but if you think its interesting- he's the BEST.

If you're looking for a super easy GENED for this cluster, I wouldn't go for this one. He is AWESOME as a professor, probably my favorite at JMU so far. But, I wasn't too interested in this topic, so I found tests difficult. I studied a great deal and ended up with a high B. A little hard, but he's worth it for an interesting and fun class.

SUPER HARD TESTS. But Linder is so funny and cool! No homework except an online chapter quiz whenever we get to that chapter and 4 tests that get harder as the class goes on. Interesting class, but not an easy one by any means.

Linder is really funny and class is fun to go to..... but the test are wayyyy to hard and in depth for a gen ed. It sucks because this is a good class to take but he makes the tests increasingly impossible. Hes not that great at emphasizing important things during lectures so you never know what to take notes on. Overall, fun clas but so hard

Linder is hilarious. He makes a class about monkeys interesting and fun to go to. Attendance is not required, however you HAVE TO GO TO CLASS is you want to do well on the exams. The exams are not that difficult provided you do the outlines and pay attention in class. This is not an easy A course, but it is definitely worth taking.

I love Dr. Linder's class! The subject matter is interesting, and he is a great lecturer, shows videos and is really funny! There are TA's that are available if you need help. Tests are difficult, but he gives you fair warning the first day and there are easy reading quizzes. I would recommend him!

This is my favorite class I've probably ever taken JMU. Very interesting. I looked forward to class, learned SO MUCH and Linder is really funny. However he tries to offend people sometimes. Tests are really tough. This is not an easy gened but you will not regret taking the class.

I'm not a science person and I loved this class. The content is interesting and Dr. Linder is really good at explaining the material. The tests are entirely based on the lectures, so if you go to class and study your notes you'll do well. Textbook needed for online quizzes, but I got mine from Carrier library reserves. One of my favorite geneds!

Dr. Linder was amazing!! He had me laughing almost every class. I was hesitant at first to take this, but it ended up my favorite class by far. Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you don't go you're almost definitely going to fail the four exams that make up your grade. This professor will make you want to go, anyway. Wish I could take it again!

This class is a bit challenging but if you put forth the effort an A is achievable. Linder is a hilarious professor who makes a somewhat boring topic interesting. He only has 4 tests and the final is optional. The only out of class work is biweekly quizes that are not hard at all. Take good notes and this class is definitely manageable.

Dr. Linder is hilarious! I really enjoyed going to his lectures. The exams are challenging and get harder as the semester goes on, but he tells you that on the first day of class. For a non-science student, I recommend this class.

Linder is a great guy! His lectures are interesting and he makes the material clear and easy to understand. Attendance not mandatory but exams are lecture based. Exams are tough and cover a lot of material, so require a lot of studying and memorizing. Next text for OCCASIONAL online quizzes.

Linder is extremely capable of relating to students and clearly communicating the course material. Attendance is pretty necessary (although not mandatory) unless you have someone whose notes you can copy. The tests are tough, but if you study thoroughly, it's not too hard to get in the AB range. Regardless, Linder is AMAZING!

Linder is the man. I looked forward to going to class every day and he made biological anthropology interesting. Absolutely would take him again.

Great guy, entertaining lectures, and interesting topic. Attendance is not mandatory and the power points are posted online, but majority of the test content is from what he says in class not just what is on the sides so I highly suggest you go. If you don't study you wont pass but it is not particularly difficult material.

I had a great view of Josh until he screwed me over with the 4th exam. I worked so hard to have a B+ in the class all year and studied for at least 3 hours prior to taking this test and then he asked the most specific questions which allowed me to bring my grade down from an 88 to an 81. At the beginning of the year I would suggest him but not now

Take this class! I really enjoyed him and the tests aren't as hard as I expected. You just have to study a lot before and you can expect an A or B. If you skip class and don't get the notes from someone then you won't do too well. Put in some effort and you should be good.

Linder is a good guy. He only gives 4 tests online quizzes and the final is optional. He can be a rude at times, especially with his condescending jokes. but he gets his lectures across pretty clearly and his exams are only based on lectures, not the textbook reading. overall pretty good class work for your grade but can easily be obtained

Linder is one of my favorite professors I've had at JMU. He's funny, his lectures are interesting (especially considering the type of material he has to cover), and he goes through everything clearly. There are 4 tests with an optional final, and online quizzes on each chapter that you can use the book for. The book is interesting too.

He's hilarious and his lectures are pretty interesting. It is important to go to class because sometimes you might not understand what was taught that day just by reading someone elses notes. 4 tests and its easy to do well on them if you actually study and the final is optional. He has a bunch of online quizzes that are super easy to get a 10/10

This is by far the best class I've taken at JMU. Don't take it if you're someone who hates test, his are difficult and worth 80 percent. Attendance isn't mandatory but you don't want to miss his lectures because they are interesting and necessary to pass. I skip classes often and yet I had perfect attendance in his class simply because its worth it

I really enjoyed this class even though it was tough. 4 tests which are really difficult and many online quizzes that are relatively easy. If you aren't a good test taker or not willing to put in the time to study do not take him. Attendance isn't mandatory but you won't pass if you don't go. The final is optional. Would take again.

This is a challenging gened, but if you put the work in, it is not difficult to get As/Bs on the exams. I didnt study much for the first exam and got a C, and he gave me tips on how to study. Got As on the rest of the exams. People complain about not doing well because they dont want to put in the work. Go to class and study, the quizzes are easy

This was one of my favorite classes to go to. Such an interesting subject and Linder is so funny and teaches it well. 10 counted online quizzes on readings/videos that should be used as a grade boost--try your best to get 10/10s on those, and study hard for all 4 tests because those are the only grades in the class. Cumulative final is optional.

Professor Linder is amazing. He is super funny and engaging. His lectures are really long and require ALOT of notetaking, but there's no textbook and he is extremely helpful. His office hours saved me for this semester. His tests are detailed, but I got a high A on all of them- you just need to prepare and take good notes. LOVE. TAKE HIM.

Tests are very detailed and 80% of your grade. Take very specific notes in class. You cant skip class because tests are only based on lecture- no textbook. However, class is funny and interesting. Quizzes are 20% of your grade and if you try its not hard to get 10/10 on almost all of them, which really helps your grade. Would recommend for a gened

BEST TEACHER I HAVE HAD AT JMU. Professor Linder is the funniest and most entertaining teacher I have ever had. I'm not a morning person, but he definitely kept me wide awake. The material itself is tough because there is so much to learn but he is really willing to help you. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM, I would take his class over in a heartbeat

He makes class interesting and he's funny. I would recommend him! There is 4 tests and he gives around 12 online quizzes (drops lowest two). The quizzes are on short readings and help boost your grade. Take him!

Dr. Linder is one of the best professors I've had so far. He's lectures are interesting and funny; he's very sarcastic and has a conversational, down-to-earth style of teaching. Super funny and easy to understand. His exams aren't hard and he has 10pt quizzes that are easy bumps for your grade. I'm not really into science, but I loved his class.

TAKE HIM! I have never rated a professor on this site before but I love him so much I decided to. He is so freakin funny and he makes his lectures SO fascinating and fun. I am a pretty average student so this is the only A I have right now but its fine. I study really hard for the tests but it's not stressful because the content is so cool

Dr. Linder was my absolute favorite teacher this semester. His classes are fun and interesting. Def worth a try if you've never taken anthropology before. His tests are lecture based so although attendance is not taken, you will not pass that class if you skip. Overall, he is great and I would definitely recommend him!

No textbook, about ten 5 question online quizzes, 4 tests, optional final. If you go to class and take notes on his lectures then reorganize your notes you'll do fine on the tests. Overall Linder is a really funny guy and makes everything super easy to learn.

A lot of test questions come from his lectures, not even from the ppt so make sure you attend class. He's frikin hilarious. Only things that matter are tests and 5 question quizzes. The quizzes count a lot and are SUPER easy. The tests are actually pretty easy too, I've never gotten below a B+. The class is an easy A. For sure.

Dr. Linder is an amazing professor, he is absolutely hilarious. Take his class, seriously you wont regret it. Make sure you attend his lecture though because his exams are very lecture based and to study for the class I recommend rewriting and reorganizing your notes.

Linder is a good professor but moves quickly through the lectures. Definitely don't skip his class because it's hard to make up the missed notes. There's a lot of information covered on each exam, but if you study ahead of time it's easy to get a decent grade. If you're looking for an easy gen-ed that doesn't require a lot of time, don't take this.

Definitely take advantage of seeing him outside of office hours because he is very helpful with planning and supporting you. The quizzes are pretty easy and they are online. The tests are harder but they are pretty fun to take bc he writes them as if they were comic books. He is actually a pretty funny dude and will tell you how to study for exams.

As long as you come to class, take detailed notes, and remember them you'll do fine. If you don't go to class you WILL fail. He does not give any of his test information online except for power points that only have pictures and a few words on them. His questions are very specific so you'll need to be very good at memorization to get a good grade.

Dr. Linder does such a good job making the material interesting and even entertaining. Homework readings and quizzes were nothing to stress about, but the exams were very tricky. Make sure you go to class! There is no textbook so the exams come from lecture, and Dr. Linder is hilarious so they are not hard to sit through. Would recommend to anyone!

People who gave Dr. Linder below a 3 were just lazy and didn't want to do any work for a gen ed. The class was interesting, and his tests are really funny. Plus you don't have to buy a textbook, which is always nice.

Dr. Linder has been my favorite gen ed professor so far! He's hilarious and makes class a lot of fun, even though it's a lecture. Attendance is not mandatory but you will NOT pass if you continually skip, his tests are lecture heavy. Online quizzes and an optional final. Easy A if you are willing to study. Definitely would take again.

Linder is hilarious and I would recommend him for Anth 196. There are 4 exams throughout the year and an optional final. The tests are based off of the lectures, so I would not skip classes. He offers up his time to help us whenever. One of the easiest science clusters you can take!

i really enjoyed this class! Dr. Linder is really funny and the lectures are interesting. he doesn't take attendance, but you need to go to class because otherwise the powerpoints make no sense. graded on only tests and online quizzes, no papers. definitely recommend this class if you need a science and Joshua is the guy

Linder presents the subject matter in a very informative and entertaining way. He does not take attendance but this is a class I looking forward to attending. He is hilarious! Also, there is no textbook so you must go to class to understand his powerpoints. Definitely take him if you can!

Linder is a great professor! He gets along well with the students because he is so young and is always making jokes. There are 4 tests that are overall worth 80% and 12 quizzes that are worth 20%. Although attendance ins't mandatory, you need to go to class to do well on the exams. This class isn't super easy but I really recommend Linder!

Linder was great! He explains everything really well and does so with a great sense of humor. Class consists of 4 exams, reading quizzes and an optional final. 3 lowest quiz grades are dropped. I'm a smad major but this class convinced me to take anthropology as a minor! Would definitely recommend!

AMAZING. I am a bad test taker so I ended with a B, but studying is straight forward so it's very very possible to get an A. Attendance not taken, but regardless everyone still went because he's just so hilarious. Literally felt like I was attending a comedy show each class. 15/10 recommend. Please do yourself a favor and take it.

Linder is awesome! You have to go to class and take notes b/c he doesn't post them but he's so funny and makes it so clear that you would not want to miss class anyways. He had to leave for half the semester and so it became an online class. I still managed to get an A so the material isn't hard. You just have to put in the work. 10/10

Class is only tests and online quizzes. really easy if you just show up and listen to him. He also posts online supplementary material I suggest you read. He is really cool and funny too. Praise this man for putting up with a mostly freshman class who make the dumbest comments and ask dumb questions. Very easy gen ed

Linder is an overall hilarious professor. He is very fun to listen to and class is always enjoyable. Material is interesting however tests are very difficult and definitely require a lot of studying. Overall would recommend but is definitely not an easy A Gen ED

Look, make a Quizlet for each test and you'll do fine on them. It's not that bad. Take him! He's funny, engaging, and has interesting lectures. you won't find a better professor for this course.

This is not a class you can put on the back burner, you need to actively study for the test. There are 12 reading quizzes that he expects you to look the answers up from the readings so they are easy to get 100's on and boost your grade. The information needs to be read over but the tests are not impossible. His lectures are entertaining.

Exams are definitely tough but get a study group together and you'll be alright. No textbook. Quizzes are all open notes. Very entertaining. Not super pushy with his beliefs. Definitely take for Gen Ed

His class is pretty enjoyable to go to and time flies. He is able to break down a lot of the material terms into manageable chunks. He is also very clear on what he expects from each test. His tests are like little stories and they are pretty fun to read. Finally, if you go see him during office hours he is more than happy to work with you!

Dr. Linder is one of the most passionate professors I have had here at JMU. While the material is difficult, he makes it easy to understand. Do the quizzes, they further understanding for the exams. I wish there were more grades because the exams are extremely difficult, but beggars can't be choosers. Anyway, great professor take him in a heartbeat

By far my favorite professor at JMU (not including Aaron Noland). Linder is HILARIOUS. Yeah his tests are challenging but there are so many quizlets online and he literally tells you exactly what is on the exam. No attendance policy. Super chill.. He's awesome, I'm taking him again next semester.

Linder is AMAZING! His lectures are pretty easy to follow, and he doesn't use a textbook so if you miss class make sure you get the notes from someone. He's so funny and his lectures cover very interesting topics. I declared an anthropology minor because of him. There are 4 tests that increase in difficulty and an optional final. 10/10

Funny professor but tests are very difficult. Attendance is not mandatory but take it from me- skipping class will affect your grade a lot. The first test was very easy but from there they get exponentially harder. You have to remember very little details for the test so unless you're good at memorizing, don't take this class.

Funny guy, class is definitely one of the better choices for the gen ed section. Final is optional which is nice but recommend going to class because things he says will be on test.

The best professor I've had so far. Funny & wants students to succeed, interesting lectures. Easy to understand info & not boring to listen to at all. Don't skip class!! No textbook but he posts all readings & lecture slides. If you go to office hours he will help you out with the exam material & give hints! 10/10 professor!! Take this class!!!!

This is not an easy class. Linder is great and is passionate about the subject, but your only grades are his exams and online quizzes. Each test gets progressively harder so get ready to study and don't skip his class or you won't do well. study!!

Dr. Linder is hilarious and gives great lectures. He made the class interesting. There are 4 exams, an optional final, and 12 quizzes (2 of which he drops). The first 2 exams were super easy if you went to class and took notes, but the last 2 exams were so unnecessarily specific that I began to hate the class. Not an easy A and lots of useless info

One of the most passionate, hilarious, and blunt professors I have had here at JMU. Pay attention, take good notes, and DEFINITELY keep up with your studying. Everything basically builds off past information. There are 4 tests and an optional final that CAN hurt you. Changed my view on the world and evolution. TAKE HIM

I'm not a science person at all, so I was really nervous for this class. However, Linder is a solid choice. He is hilarious and really cares about the subject. The material is a little boring and difficult, but if you are good at memorization, the class should not be a problem if you study.

I've taken one of Linder's classes every semester so far and they're always great! Lectures are entertaining and clear, he doesn't have that many exams but prepares you well for them, assignments are easy and discussed in class. Participation matters!!! No textbook and rarely homework. Not the easiest A but def worth it!!!! 10/10 would recommend

Linder is a pretty funny guy; he rambles some but overall a good choice. Go to class and try to write down what he says (not just what's on the slides) because the tests have some really specific lecture details and they're worth a huge chunk of your grade. The online quizzes are pretty easy but they do add up so take them seriously

Dr. Linder is absolutely hilarious; I genuinely laughed out loud every time I went to class. The class is difficult though... the concepts are complicated and although he doesn't take attendance, don't skip more than once a month because the information presented in class is very dense and always appears on exams. The final is optional.

Linder is such a fun professor and he genuinely cares about the subject. He knows this is a gen ed but is also trying to teach the majors/minors. There are a few easy canvas quizzes and 4 tests (final optional). Just study really your notes and use quizlet and you'll do fine. Also come to class lol ur paying for it. Laidback and very interesting.

Linder is honestly one of the funniest professors at JMU. His lectures are kinda unorganized but not bad. If you are not good at memorization it will be hard. The last two exams have a ton of info but they are not impossible. The canvas quizzes are easy if you actually read the articles he gives which really aren't that long. Overall solid class

Yes, you should take this class. It's not an easy A if you don't show up, but everything you need to know is in the lectures with a little bit in the readings. This means you have to go to class but Dr. Linder makes it worth it because he keeps it interesting. Lecture is well organized and he's hilarious. He even sometimes gave us short breaks.

This man makes every day fun and exciting and gets everyone involved. Homework only includes doing short online readings with a quiz twice a week. His lectures are very organized and he likes to use visuals and examples to explain topics. There is no extra credit and he won't round up. Tests get harder as they go. However, could not recommend more.

I was actually in linder's 317 class on primate ecology. This was an amazing class that goes into more specifics on anth 196. He's a professor who is super invested in his students and in his work. You have to do the reading and keep up with the workload, which includes a 10 min presentation, 2 exams, group work, and a final poster presentation.

he explains the most important details for tests in class so it's important to go! the quizzes are pretty easy too and the tests do get more difficult but there are a lot of quizlets online to help you study. if you don't enjoy science that much but like history you would definitely like this class

Not a terrible async gen ed but there is a lot of reading for each quiz and those readings also show up in the exam questions also, along with the posted lectures. Nice because you can move at your own pace since it is async but also need to make sure you pay attention to when assignments are due. Not awful, easy if you stay on top of the readings.

Everything is posted on his canvas, you just have to read through it and take the exams and quizzes. Its a lot to read but interesting. Its all open note so you have all of the info in front of you to answer the questions. I would say this is a easy online flexible genEd.

Lectures are engaging, but expect a heavy workload with lots of required readings. Attendance is key, as exams cover lecture content. Unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for quiz and exam prep. Overall, a solid gen-ed if you stay on top of the work.

easy online gen ed