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So fast! Knows it all, but so funny and loony :) If your good at lectures, he 4u
Took him over May session and did fairly well. He's also a fair grader.
Hard work will get the grade, study guides and fair grader
BORING and goes too fast
Great guy, EXTREMELY helpful, but be prepared to study. Funny and smart
nice guy but goes way too fast, basically if you fail one test, there is no hope
Teaches well, but fast, sarcastic but funny
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He teaches well during class but he is a tough grader.
Witty and nice, but also bizarre. Seems to grade on quantity instead of quality. All tests are essay format.
went way too fast, memorize the study guides and you'll be fine, don't buy the book- waste of money, do well on the presentation- it'll help your grade
Eccentric but funny. Tests are essays. Lots of memorization and cramming for tests.
he's a funny guy, moves fast. 3 essay tests make up your grade, use the study guides! overall good class.
If you pick up things quickly, go for it! He goes through everything REALLLY FAST! Study guides are helpful. He's a little off the wall but nice. Knows his stuff, just doesn't explain it well.
Goes through material fast and is a little out there, but he is a good teacher and will slow down if you ask him to. I recommend him.
He knows the material but goes super fast, but is willing to re-explain stuff but just as fast. His tests come from the study guide, so know the study guides and you'll be ok. Attendance is not neccessary but I recommend going.
I went to class for 2 months, didn't understand a word, somehow got Bs on 2 tests. So I didn't go to class after that, just went on the final and took it clueless and somehow ended up with a B in the class. ?? Take it if u want a B
I don't get a word he says. He goes really fast and when you ask him to explain something, he just repeats what he originally said. The tests are in essay format which seems weird for economics since there are so many graphs involved...pretty hard.
Great guy, pretty easy to understand. A little eccentric, yes, but that just makes it fun. He's very helpfull. At first the class is hard to grasp, but the ideas will eventually make sense.
This is a real B heavy class...almost impossible to get an A. I was teaching the stuff to people and they got the same grade as me. Take it if you're dumb.
ECON is a hard course to take. He's a pretty good professor, explains the material well and makes the lectures enjoyable. His tests are all essay, and he grades them pretty fairly.
Didnt really care for this class. If econ is your thing then this is your class. If youre takin this class for major requirements go elsewhere. Only 3 grades for the grade. 2 final and the exam. (althought he offers 1 optional) no attendance policy
goes sooo fast with the material. i somehow got out of taking the second two tests, and only had to take the first and final tests. they werent bad and i NEVER went to class.
Well the class doesn't require much work. You take notes for a month take a test then repeat. If you want a B take it.
Given the difficult nature of the class content, Jerome does a hell of a job. He understands that it's hard and wants you to do well. Warning, don't take this class for a GenEd. I made that mistake, and had to work my ass off.
2 tests&a final,1 optional test to take. DONT buy the book, u'll never use it. u MUST go to class, take notes and you'll do fine. tests are 4 essay questions each, barely studied and got a B.
Dont buy the book. Tests are essays. Just understand the review sheet fully and on the tests give him more info than the question asks and hope for a B.
He is such a nice guy and wants everyone to understand the material.its a hard subject to understand but Jerome is a great teacher to have.doesnt teach with the book.all essay tests.do review sheet and should be fine.
The class is really confusing, but he helps you out a lot during his office hours.
He's generally weirded out that he has to teach a Gened class, but I would be too. 200 is REALLY well below him. His exams are ok, all blue book. He sincerely wants to teach you about econ, and takes the time to help non-econ majors - which is fairly respectful to non-business majors.
Jerome is a great teacher- very available outside of class which is great cause he is confusing and fast paced in class. A little unclear on project, but detailed study guides for 3 exams. No homework, class is important, book is not. Get a study group together very helpful!
I took Jerome for Micro and Macro ages ago. He was a very nice guy. He was always willing to help. But he was not the clearest teacher when explaining the material. If you want to do well, you'll need to really pay attention, and maybe get a study group.
GREAT TEACHER! If you have to take macroecon, only take him!! He's so helpful. The tests seem intimidating at first, but everyone does well on them. You'll be surprised how much you learn. He is very very approachable and tries to make class fun. TAKE HIM!
Very nice, very funny! Hard tests but VERY easy grader. I didn't buy the book and was fine, but a study group will come in very helpful. He talks a mile a minute.
strange guy, knows a lot but not how to teach it. you will get confused and classes are pretty boring. take someone else!
Really hard class! Essay tests and his notes are not clear. He jumps a lot and confuses you. There is a project but no one knows what it is about or what to do.
Hard to follow lectures... hard tests ... hard grader .. he gives a study guide that helps alot.. Wasnt too bad for a econ class
worst effing professor ever! He doesnt even know what he is teaching. You ask him to repeat a definition and he cant because he doesnt know what BS he just told you. Essay tests are hard as anything and just never really clarafies anythings. All econ teachers know he sucks too. DO NOT TAKE!
Hard Class. Lectures are hard to follow and all you have to study is your notes. He is very willing to help you though. Not a bad class but expect a lot of studing for exams. 4 exams and 3 top progress. A C is easy but and A is terribly hard to obtain.
I've taken him for macro and micro, and i'm taking him again for international econ -- he's very nice and helpful. econ isn't an easy class, but its harder with other teachers. the negative comments posted here are probably from bitter students, he's really fair
Do yourself a huge favor, and don't take this class with him. He is a horrible teacher. The lectures are hard to follow. He gives you a study guide, but it doesn't help much. I had to teach myself everything in this class. He might as well have been talking to me in French all semester.
Worse class ever! Talks too fast and doesn't explain well at all. Tests are hard and final is extremely hard.
Jerome is real cool. He's entertaining and really intelligent. You have to go to class and take good notes. Talks a little fast, but sincerely wants you to learn. Tests are essays and theyre hard. Lots of studying. But he grades fairly and curves grades. COOl DUDE.
Is extremely confusing in class, will walk away without learning anything. His final is absurd and he tells us to bring 3-5 bluebooks and we'll use them all.
Hard class, hard tests. They're all essay and some of the stuff on there isn't even in the book. Nice guy though and will help you if you need it.
warning: this is a very difficult class and there are probably MUCH easier professors you could take. however, he is really funny and a fair grader, tried to scare us into thinking he didnt give A's but i got A's on both exams so far and so have many ppl in the class.... his study guides are exactly what he wants on tests so do those and ur golden.
Really is a fair teacher. No homework or quizzes. Two tests and the exam. But there is an opitional exam if you want to take it. Tests are essays but he grades really fairly. I am taking him again next semester for micro.
Probably one of the worst classes I've had at JMU. Talks too fast for you to write much down, doesn't label the diagrams on the board, and puts questions of the study guide relating to things he didn't discuss in class or that he didn't tell you to read. Not that hard to get a B, but if you want to learn anything, take someone else.
Very intelligent professor but concepts can be unclear at times. Always willing to talk and help. Three difficult tests and a group presentation that’s impossible to get an A on. Definitely take him. You will routinely get out early.
If you go to class and do the study guides (earlier than the night before the test) getting an A is very possible. He is pretty funny and makes it interesting, grades more than fairly. The only bad thing was the group project b/c its a hassel to get together w/5 other ppl to do it, but we still got an A- on ours!
Nice funny man. Essay exams...It's not so bad, but you have to do the study guide. You'll go crazy wondering what the exams are like though, but seriously, the questions aren't too specific. Just make sure you can draw the graphs clearly. Try not to ramble on the exams b/c he'll mark you off for that.
Go to class, pay attention and take good notes and you'll be fine. Its pretty hard to get an A but it is possible to get a B or a C w/ ease on all of his Essay tests. He's a cool guy and he definitely knows his stuff. Makes some pretty corny jokes but it does help relax the class. Good for those who really want to learn Economics.
Really nice guy. Talks SO fast, no text, only 3 tests all of which are all essays. This class/ the material is just so hard. You must be a good note taker to take Jerome. He doesn't really help during office hours so going to class is really imporant. there is no way you can pass without going to class./just be thrilled with a C if you can get it.
Not Funny... AT ALL. Kinda annoying actually. Talks so fast you have no idea what's going on. Doesn't teach well at all. BUY A BOOK even though he doesnt suggest one. It saved me. I managed a C.
Nice but sarcastic guy. Must go to class and take great notes. His tests are hard, and combine the entire section of material into three essay questions. Extremely difficult for a gen ed econ class.
He made the class very interesting and I really enjoyed going to class every time. Attendance is a must, at least this semester, as he did not use a textbook, and only required a 15 week WSJ subscription. Class was therefore hard to study for. Tests were essay format, and covered the main themes. I however regret not taking his essay final.
Nice guy is hard on students but actually helps students throughout the class. Must go to class and take notes and pay attention. Learned a lot in the class. The tests are essay format and can be passed with B or A with some studying. Take his advice and start a study group to work on review questions for test and you can get through the class fine
talks too fast
The material is not that hard, its just that he talks to fast,thus, the material seems hard to learn. And when you ask him a question, he seems reluctant to answer it slowly. It seems like he trains himself to talk to fast. I swear if there was a mouth talking olympics, he would win because he has nascar mouth; his words travel at 250 mph hour
Like I was saying, if there was a mouth olympics, he would win the gold medal because he has nascar mouth, he talks at 250 mph, I mean Jeff Gordon can't mess with him. Thats how bad it is. They need to make speed talking a sport, because this dude would be a legend, up there with Jordan and Ali
DONT WALK, RUN as far away from this man as you possibly can. Seriously. You probably think you will be fine. Nope. You wont. His material is 100 times more difficult than the other professors teaching this class. Heed my warning, or you will end up kicking yourself.
he's really not that bad. you never have any homework and never have to open the textbook once. he gives you a study guide and test questions come STRAIGHT from it. so honestly how hard can it really be?
Sure he gives you study guides with what he wants you to know.. but if youre confused about something and you ask him about it, he rushes through his explanation as if we are one of his doctoral colleagues. he's a nice guy and pretty funny sometimes too, though. his essay tests are hard but manageable. do your best to form a study group. good luck
My advice to you is to go to all classes, take notes on EVERYTHING he says, & form study groups. He gives out study guides before the tests, but they take a LONG time to do, so don't wait until night before test. He's not that bad, just talks fast. Don't feel bad telling him to slow down or re-explain things. My class interrupted him all the time.
class is not that difficult, but i would recommend going to as many as you can (no attendance policy) jerome gives a study guide well before the test and takes the test questions right from it, go to his office hours he will help a lot
He does a horrible job of explaining the material. The class material is essentially easy. He's nice, but is very difficult to follow. You're better off looking up the material online. Review sheets are unrelated to test material. Poor overall.
Dr. Jerome is nice and makes lots of jokes in class, BUT he covers random pieces of material that he just can't explain very well. Our last test covered 4 chp and had only 6 multiple choice and 2 essays. Also he grades so that its very difficult to get A's unless you know the material inside out. Jerome's teaching style makes the subject too hard.
At first the class kinda freaks you out but its really not that bad. As long as you do the study guide and memorize it, you can get an A. I didn't have a study group, although he encourages them, and I still got an A. Other people will tell you that the class is so hard but its probably just because they didnt study for the test or go to class.
Jerome is an awesome guy and he's really funny. That being said, I would not recommend him as a teacher. He is incredibly scatterbrained and vague. It's difficult to ever know what he wants, especially on test essays or the project (a miserable experience). If you want some good laughs, take him. If you want a good grade or to learn, don't.
Form a study group; don't buy the book. Jerome can't break all econ concepts down into lamens terms, but he's willing to go over them multiple Xs until you understand them. He keeps his office hours and is always willing to offer help. He goes fast, so be ready to compare notes with others. I was one of a handful of freshman, but it's not that bad.
Nice guy, but not the easiest teacher to understand. The material is relatively easy but he covers a lot between tests. If he offers a makeup test, take it! Go the extra mile on the projects. Know the study guides inside-out and put as much as you know on the tests, and you'll do fine. I'd definitely recommend him to any IBUS or ECON major.
I have absolutely no capacity for econ, but I made it through this class. Jerome is a great guy, really funny, and definitely makes himself available offering his home phone and extensive office hours, but that being said, he's difficult to understand. Don't avoid this prof if you need the requirement, but if you can find someone easier...
Jerome is the best! Take him! There are essay tests that take a lot of preparation, but overall he is an extremely fair grader. It's almost impossible to fail the class but getting an A in the class is also very difficult. He's so helpful and nice. I've never seen him in a bad mood.
DO NOT TAKE HIM AT ALL
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS EVER I AM WARNING YOU THIS CLASS IS HORRIBLE. if you want to fail a class and make your GPA suck then go right ahead and take this class.
If at all possible, stay away. It is impossible to understand the things that come out of his mouth. The two tests and final are all essay tests, where you will most likely get a D. The only grade booster is the online homework (Aplia). I am just happy to pass his class. again STAY AWAY.
very nice teacher but a very difficult grader. I ended up doing well but i spent 2+ hours of week in his office. Uses the book very little and is confusing so my advice-skip class and spend all of your time in his office and you will get atleast a B
Jerome is the man! he was never in a bad mood and has a great sense of humor(always smiling).His tests are hard but get a study group and you will be fine. He also make review sheets for each test that have the exact test questions on it so just memorize!I had a study group and we memorized the review sheets and I ended up with an A so its doable.
cool dude
Econ is difficult for most to begin with and Jerome is not very good at breaking it down. He's got a great personality and usually makes Econ entertaining, but he's not the best at teaching. I'd take another person if I could. I've had to work harder than any other class just to get a C. It's all theories and modeling and no practice problems.
Jerome is horrible. He doesnt make sense, speaks the speed of lightning, and gives no notes, just pictures w/ abbreviations. He doesnt answer questions and assumes everyone in the class already has a degree in economics. His 3 tests are only 4 open answer questions, and he expects you to know things that were never discussed in class. DONT TAKE HIM
First off, this is not an easy GenEd, so that does not help. His tests are 4 open ended questions (you answer 3), thats it. He makes study guides for them so that helps (do them in groups), so if you look over those you'll be ok, but go to his office if you are struggling, he will talk to you! Call him also if you need help!
Jerome is tough. His grading scale is stupid. Three tests worth 24 points each. the whole class is out of 72 points. you need 69 points for an A, 60 for a B, 51 for a C. Tests are just essay ?s. He tries to be funny but.... The only good thing was that he lets class out early almost everyday.
Worstt teacher ive ever taken. do not take this mann
Definitely a difficult professor. He doesn't follow the book (don't buy it, I never used it once). Tests are essay format, answer 3 out 4 questions. Really had to work for my grade, but I absolutely loved his class. If you are looking for something easy, don't take him. But if you enjoy economics- he is fantastic, and has a fun quirky personality.
Doesn't use the book, so don't bother getting it. Only "grades" are 3 tests (4 if you take his optional), which are 4 questions each, you pick 3. He gives you Study Guides and questions pretty much come off them, which is good. Do the study guides, get study groups. No matter who is teaching the course, it won't be easy.
DONT BUY BOOK! Jerome says its "wrong." Interesting guy but honestly is a bad teacher. He would be a great teacher for advanced Econ classes, but he teaches like we know all the basics when he is teaching a principles of economics course. Ask a lot of questions and go to his office and you will get a B. Avoid if possible
Worst class ever. Lectures are so boring; he gets really off topic and talks about his mother a lot. All you do all class is draw stupid graphs then on the test he expects you to draw and explain all of them. The final is absolutely ridiculous. I ended up with a C and worked my butt off just to get that. DON'T TAKE.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. You will never use the book, so don't buy it. You can NOT understand him. If you ask a question he just looks at you like you are stupid, he is mean and will not help you. He does not care about the students' success in his class. His tests have nothing to do with what he teaches in class. Good luck...
He does not make it very easy for the students to learn. His class discussion is boring and he makes it difficult for students to understand the information enough to be able to explain back to him. I learned more about economics from the internet.
Great Professor. Too easy.
Everybody seems to dislike Jerome, but I actually thought he was great. I ended up really understanding the material, and as long as you study a decent amount you'll do fine. Just know the graphs, that's most important. Essay exam format. He's not easy, but he's more than willing to help. I'd recommend him as a professor for this class.
I personally loved this class but it is not easy. Very simple grading. Three midterms with one optional and the final. Classes are lecture style and can get a bit boring but if you pay attention and do the work you'll do fine.
One really good thing was that I ended up really understanding how the macroecenomic system works! Even though he doesn't use the book, I recommend it, b/c not everything is clear just from the lectures. It's almost impossible to get an A on the tests! A good strategy would be to go to his office hours and then just repeat his exact words.
He was a nice guy to meet with during office hours, but in class was extremely confusing. If you are not innately good at econ do not take him, as he has a difficult time "dumbing down" the concepts.
Jerome is a nice guy but a terrible professor. He can't make topics easy to understand, and he talks very fast so it's hard to follow him during class, he also doesn't clarify what you're talking about so when it comes to test time its hard to know whats what. He doesn't give notes and is not super helpful during office hours, don't take him
From day 1 just starts rambling about terms you do not understand at all. Had no idea what was going on and when you asked him he would use more hypothetical terms with no definitive answer.
He is really funny and interesting, I just cannot understand anything hes saying, he uses so many technical terms that no one really understnads and he doesent really break it down. it would be helpful to have a textbook we could refer to or a blackboard/canvas
Jerome is actually an extremely sweet guy hidden behind a intimidating exterior. He talks VERY during his lectures and its hard to understand, but macro is hard to understand in general. He is very helpful if you ask and the tests aren't impossible.. Just take good notes and ask questions and really study the material and the essay tests aren't bad
He never really explains a single thing in class but is a cool guy. He is interesting and all but his class was so hard I almost changed majors
Econ in general is very hard. Jerome is SO nice and sarcastic and funny, but the class is SUPER hard. You need to have study groups. I worked a lot for Cs on the tests. He's a genius so he doesn't know how to explain anything in a simple way, but he's nice and willing to help. Got a C in the class.
He is so nice and wants to help but DO NOT take this class. It is harder than other macro classes and he doesn't use the textbook.
Very enthusiastic about teaching macro. Gets off track sometimes but he keeps your attention. Be ready to take a lot of notes. 2 tests and a final, optional test that replaces lowest grade. VERY helpful in office hours. I'm taking him again for micro.
Drop this class now!! Jerome obviously knows what he is talking about, but cannot explain anything clearly. Everyone in the class just hopes someone can explain it to them later. 2 tests, an optional test, and a final
FORM A STUDY GROUP FOR THIS CLASS. Professor Jerome is a great teacher, but if you do not get together with your classmates and make a study group you will not do well. Tests are very straight forward and if you study a reasonable amount an A or B is not hard.
I don't like to bash professors. In Jerome's case, I don't doubt his knowledge at all. He's brilliant and can explain things well enough if you know how to ask the right questions. However, it is really hard to follow him in class because he's hard to hear and mumbles. I did exceptional in macro, but am doing terribly with micro because of that.
Had to withdraw because I was failing. BE WARY OF THIS CLASS. He gets off topic so easily and rambles. Tests are ridiculously irrelevant and difficult. Even a paid tutor, study group, and office hours couldn't save me. Consider a different professor if you aren't innately good at econ.
There is a huge difference between his macro and micro classes. For macro he is do-able but there are easier teachers. For micro he is VERY hard. He is very smart and expects you to know the material at a very high level even though it isn't in the text and all from his lectures. Very challenging. Too smart for intro.
Do not take. Worst teacher I have ever had in my life. Does not know how to dumb down material for people. No +s or -s. Expects everyone to understand what he is teaching and only teaches at his speed.Doesn't give explanations on grades. Tests are 3 essay q's. they're 8 points each. to get an A overall you need a 68 or higher on all tests. DONTAKE
He a sympathetic professor and wants to see you putting in the effort to learn the information. It does take a LOT of processing to figure out what's going on. Grades= 2 midterms + final. Each midterm test is 3 in-class essays. Draw graphs and diagrams on them--use color! The test are definitely hard and take some time figuring out, but doable.
This professor is crazy. I took him at 8am tuesday and thursday. He has 3 tests and each of them are essay based. He is an impossible grader I haven't heard of anyone getting an A and he never uses the book. His final is one question. Avoid Bob Jerome at all costs!!! Also talks about his wives more than economics.
WORST MICRO TEACHER IN MY LIFE!!! He is a smart guy, I give him that but he doesn't communicate well and mumbles about nothing. Hardly anyone gets an A in his class, If you want to do well, AVOID HIM AT ALL COST.
Easily one of the most intelligent professors in the department. Jerome is invested in his students and even gives his home phone number on the syllabus for ANYTIME you have a question. The material is difficult and he doesn't hold your hand along the way, but an A is possible if you care and put in the time. If you want to LEARN, he's your man.
My 2 friends and I all got an A. He has 3 exams (one of which is optional to make up for your first exam) and a final exam. On each exam, he'll have 3 essay questions. However, if you use common sense, you should be able to pin point what 3 questions you will have to answer. If you have no idea what graphs/material to study, go to his office hours!
I hate this class more than anything. Have yet to learn anything that I need to know for the exams. Avoid if possible. Would not recommend.
So always goto glass take good notes, form study groups to write out all the answers on his study guide together with group, practice writing out question on study guide, call him for help he is always there to help explain anything for you. Utilize his office hours he is very nice. A very doable class I got a B+, everyone else got A in my group
Not sure where to start with this guy. Took his macro class as a freshman and can honestly say it was the hardest class I've ever taken. Teaches like he's talking to a bunch of grad students, rambles about stuff that doesn't matter, 3 tests decide your grade, and just overall a terrible teacher. Get out if you can.
When it comes to Jerome the most important thing to know is that if you want a good grade, you have to work for it. He's a genius, but the best part about him is that there is never a stupid question, he knows what he teaches is hard. Call him at home or see him during office hours, he's always there if you ask. You can learn a lot from him.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. He is very unclear and murmurs a lot (I was sitting front row). Also, the subject material is covered in a very confusing way--they are no clear notes, he doesn't post resources on canvas, gives no feedback and has no structure to this class whatsoever. Leave this class while you can, it's the worst one I've ever taken.
He's not a terrible professor, but he is certainly someone you should avoid. He RARELY gives plus or minus grades. He gives you 3 exams plus an optional one. ALL essay questions. His lectures are all over the place, and whatever you do, DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! He uses his lectures as THE primary source. Find someone else if you can.
He is a very very smart guy. Passionate about what he is talking about but is unable to express clearly the learning material. Only 3 tests determine your grade. Lectures are all over the place clearly no organization and his notes are just random thoughts he has. Worst class i have taken would not recommend at all
If you're looking for an easy A, do not take this professor. Your final grade is solely based on 3 exams throughout the semester and each exam contains 3 essay questions in which you must choose and answer 2 of them. However, there is an optional exam at the end of the semester which replaces your lowest test grade. If you ask for help, he's there
absolutely hated this class. Professor Jerome is terrible, in lecture he goes over everything really fast and if you ask his to repeat something we completely changes what he just said. its an econ class and you dont even use number. if you have the option, take it with a different teacher and save your gpa. dont waste your money on a textbook
I've never been so confused in a class. Jerome just puts graphs on a chalkboard and expects it to make perfect sense. I don't even know what I was suppose to learn in this class. 2 Tests and a Group Project. Memorize how to draw the graphs from his study guide and it's doable. Overwhelming at first, but his grading is lenient. Go to office hours.
Easily the worst professor I have ever had or even heard of. He stands up at the front of the class and talks about the most irrelevant things like "being a flowerchild in the 60s" instead of teaching the material that he tests us on. Avoid at all costs.
Prof Jerome is absolutely brilliant. Micro is a tough class in itself and he knows that. He's willing to help if you ask in class and will break everything down for you, though he does expect us to know every single term he uses. There's only 2 exams and a final, with an optional exam to replace your lowest exam. You have to work for a good grade.
He is a very smart man but has a very hard time during lectures getting across his points. His lectures are very confusing and hard to understand. The PASS sessions were the only thing that got me the ought this class. Tests are all essay questions and the final is SUPER challenging.
terrible professor in JMU. although he knows many things in ECON201, still dont know what I have to do in his class. all you can get things from this class in PASS section, optional test will replace you lowest grade but you will count for one normal test.. write an essay for final which contain everything in this class
Hes an interesting guy but he REALLY sucks at teaching. He doesn't use powerpoints or any kind of teaching guide, he just rambles all of class so you don't really know what is important and what isn't. The trick is to ask a lot of questions because he is kind of a pushover so you can pretty much get him to tell you exactly what will be on the tests
DON'T ever take his class if you want to learn economics. Took his class and spent half the semester trying to decipher what he is trying to say. Going to PASS sections helps a lot. His lectures had nothing to do with the textbook. He doesn't post the grades online. He is very nice and smart. Too smart and it was hard to catch up with him.
He only gives 2 tests and a final that replaces the lowest test score so if you're not confident in micro don't take him. All of the classes are lectures and he does have a PASS instructor (which are very helpful), but the tests are his lectures and not much of the book's material. Also test are multiple choice and the answers choices ambiguous.
He does not understand the concept of conversational english. Everything is essentially taught in a different language. I am sorry for your loss if you have him. God speed.
I think most kids who stick w/ COB majors typically have good work ethic, so if you're one of those people, this course won't be too bad. I've noticed that a lot of my classmates are the ones who end up switching majors after they discover that COB courses are very difficult at JMU. Read the textbook and go to PASS sessions and you can pull off a B
AVOID AT ALL COSTS. He's a nice man but such a HORRIBLE teacher. He rambles on all class about Lord knows what and does not enunciate his words. I went an entire semester without learning anything in his class. He doesn't use Canvas or have notes so you're left clueless all semester. Lectures are also super confusing and hard to follow. Never again
I got by in this class because I sat next to someone really smart who helped me understand. Jerome is a really intelligent man, but he rambles so much. I don't think I ever really learned anything from him, he always went on tangents and expected us to understand what he was saying. Tests weren't too bad and he lets you make one up.
Do not take! Rambles on with no end. Attendance not mandatory but if you don't go you will fail.
DO NOT TAKE HIM!! nice man, bad teacher
Everyone seems to be bashing Jerome, but personally I thought that he was a decent teacher. Read the textbook and you'll be fine. Attendance isn't mandatory and he curves the tests. Finished with an A by going to class a total of maybe 5 times.
Try your best to avoid him. He's a nice guy and all but his lectures are terrible and can be really confusing. The material isn't too bad but he does a poor job explaining it. He basically gives four tests, one being optional.
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