Easy work, but a lot of it. Quizzes were easy, as was the writing. Just make sure you don't forget about the deadlines, which aren't always clear (online course).

Really great class. Though it is true that he can get sidetracked he is an awesome professor who is always willing to help you out. Yes, you actually have to do work in his class but it is fun and interesting at the same time.

Jacques isn't an easy teacher, be prepared to write and think, but he is always in his office and returns emails and calls promply. I got an A in this class and will take him again.

Great teacher. Very knowledgeable, he does assign a full work load but its good material. Anyone who has an opinion about stuff that matters would enjoy this class.

A really great teacher if you're willing to learn and do the work- but isn't that what college should be? He's not unreasonable, and you'll learn something meaningful and enrich yourself if you take his classes. I've had him for multiple classes and enjoyed them, in part because they were challenging and made you think rather than regurgitate info.

Great teacher! His lectures are informative and interesting, and he is obviously very knowledgeable about environmental issues. You need to do the reading to fully understand the lectures (otherwise there is a lot of awkward silence!), but if you want to you can really learn a lot.

He gives quizzes throughout the semester and it's based off the reading. If you do the book reports, the field report, do well on the midterm and the final you'll do pretty decent. Take notes and don't miss class or you'll miss the quzzes. attendance isn't mandatory. the midterm and the final are easy if you read. he goes off on tangents A LOT.

Took env pol online and got a B. He makes you do a service learning project but doesnt make you prove you volunteered 20 hours, its all on the "honesty policy". The online quizzes are 5 questions each and are passable. 20% of your grade is just posting your opinion on the online discussion boards. He grades the 2 book reports pretty harshly though.

I have had Dr. Jacques for 2 classes (PUP 4204 and INR 4350), and I think he's a great professor. Intelligent, passionate, encourages scholarly research. I haven't noticed these "tangents." Yes, he's tough, but school isn't meant to be easy. I've gotten A's both times. I'll be taking more of his classes for sure! I have learned a lot from him.

Took environmental policy with him and found it fun and challenging. There are 2 major assignments, and a few tests, but nothing major. He's good natured and if you just keep up with the readings you should earn a good grade and learn a lot too! Pretty easy on the eye as well.

I love his class! I have great grades, but he isn't easy if you don't keep up with reading assignments (one for every class) and don't put in a lot of effort in writing. His "tangents" are related to the subject and usually helpful. He's VERY helpful if you have research questions.

Very interesting lectures. Professor gives an objective view of environmental politics. He presents view points of both sides of sustainability issues so overall class is very balanced. Quizzes are a bit hard, must read material and take good notes to get good grade. Class is manageable as long as you put in consistent effort.

This class takes a steady effort to make good grades. Several long assignments that were graded somewhat easily. Just be prepared to put in effort.

Filled in for Prof. Bradford, and few can beat that guy. That being said, he's OK. His lectures are a bit all over. But everything he said was in the book(s), so you could just take notes from that. A handful of quizzes and two tests, but he came in a week late so understandable. Take him if you're a good self-learner.

1 book report, 1 research project, class group work, and pop quizes. You have to be at every class because of the pop quizes. If he writes something down on the projecter write it down, because it will be on one of the quizes. The research paper is 50% of your grade, but he grades pretty easy.

this is one of the best professors that i've had, the class is easy just show up, he really works to make the students understand the material. I took global environmental politics with him. He's a good guy, and his class was one of my favorites and i'm walking away with so much more knowledge then then i showed up with.

This was the first class I took with Jacques, and it was by far the best class I have ever taken. He is very knowledgeable on the subject, and I'm walking away with so much more insight into the world from this class. The class can be demanding, but just do the readings on time, and you will walk out with an A and a new outlook on the world.

First time ever taking a class like this and I have to say, Prof. Jacques made the class interesting and I was able to take away a great amount of knowledge. There's a good amount of reading but the quizzes are easy and he gives a good outline of what he wants from the paper assignment. If you put in the work, you will do well.

He has powerpoints that pretty much highlight the main points he wants you to know. You either have to go to class, or spend hours reading the articles. The tests are online and open note...so print all the articles prior to taking the test. There are four essays throughout the semester (1000-1200 words). He is highly intelligent, and he is nice!

I had an anxiety attack after my first class with Dr. Jacques, but by the end of the semester, I have grown to really appreciate the challenge. He expects a lot, but you will grow as a student and as an analytic thinker. Having a passion for the subject is a plus. He is very helpful and knowledgable. Anyone who says he is a bad teacher is just lazy

He expects a lot of writing. Took the class online. Watching the online lectures is a must otherwise you will have no idea what the articles are about. A chapter or two from the text a week + between 2 and 7 articles per week. Tests are pretty difficult and multiple choice.

Don't take this class if you aren't willing to work hard. I took it online and got an A but there is lots of reading and writing. As long as you work hard, you will be okay. There are weekly essays and four papers as well as assigned readings. The class itself is very informative and will open your mind to many aspects of sustainability.

I can understand the negative reviews that Jacques is getting here but honestly I have never learned more in a class. He is an amazing professor and his class requires you to work hard. The class is easier if you enjoy the material that is being taught and love learning about environmental topics. Weekly 500 word journals and four 1000 word essays.

I took Environmental Politics with Prof. Jacques this past semester. I can likewise understand why many may rate him low, however, I have truly never learned so much in a class and been required to elevate my thinking and writing skills. He is always willing to help if you truly need it. He expects students to care first and foremost.

Took Online for Env. Politics. If you don't cram the 3-4 readings into one day, it's easy. 500 word essay each week, 4 1000 words. If you do the reading, the tests aren't terribly difficult but you'll have to look things up. If you haven't noticed, READ READ READ. Other than that, very knowledgeable and helpful person that pushes you. Solid Teacher

If you are not willing show to to class and to read the assigned texts and resources he provides then what are you doing in college? I have taken Jacques for 5 classes and have no complaints. 5 quizzes, 5 random participation dates & an essay was my final. He is very knowledgeable, helpful & class is much smoother if you participate in discussion

I took online. I was pretty nervous, as his reviews weren't stellar, but I found the class to be not bad at all. 8 peer review essays, 4 journal essays, 4 exams, 1 chance for extra cred. A LOT OF READING. If you don't read, you WILL NOT do well on the tests. If you do read, the tests will still be hard. Overall, I got an A, and I'd take him again.

I took this as an online course. There is a large amount of work load involved, including 20 hours of community service. You cannot procrastinate in this class, even in the first week. It's a lot of information and a lot of work, but he is fair in grading papers and the tests are not too challenging.

This class is a "real" college class. It's a decent amount of reading, writing, and critical thinking. Slackers will complain he's a jerk or whatever but the fact is that he doesn't take excuses or BS. It's a fun class if you enjoy learning and working for your grade.

A bit disorganized but brilliant and effective prof; you will work hard and learn a lot; provides extensive feedback on multiple written assignments; very responsive to questions; provides ample opportunity for extra credit; if you are unhappy with your grade, you have solely yourself to blame.

Brilliant professor,even though a bit disorganized. Exceptional scholar and cool pedagog. Provides extensive feedback on multiple written assignments. A lot of reading, writing and hard work, but learned a great deal. UCF needs more profs like Jacques.

Tests were online which was relieving because he asked specific questions on articles, this way you can control F. He is good at lecturing, just have to read a lot of articles (at least for the basic understanding) and 4 papers total

Prof. Jacques has taught me a great deal. I have grown as a student, a writer, and a critical thinker. I don't think people appreciate his sense of humor which is a shame!! You guys should feel lucky you to know him because he is brilliant and he knows a great deal about the world.If you guys don't want to be challenged then don't take him.

This dude is no joke. If you can keep up with the readings you will do fine otherwise good luck. Paper every week. 4 tests that are open note/book. Let me reiterate DUDE IS NO JOKE. No textbook, just journal articles (50-75 of them).

Dr. Jacques was the best professor I have taken at UCF. He is super intelligent and inspirational, but he also has a sense of humor. I have learned so much in this class and I was sad to see it end. I wish I could take all my classes with Dr. Jacques. Definitely take if you have the chance, all majors should experience this class.

The class is a lot of work. Its a lot of reading and can be complicated, however everything is super interesting. You really learn the material given and he helps explains things if you dont understand.

Yeah he's chill. If you have to take an internship course, he's a solid choice. 10 weekly assignments and a paper due at the end of the semester. Really easy A as long as you keep on top of your work, and he offers some chances for extra credit as well. Clearly passionate about his field.