Reviews of professor Samuel Prien

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Prien's classes are hard to understand. He reads off the slides, which are the notes you have to buy. Which makes it hard to focus. He holds discussion times and wants you to come with questions beforehand. He does not offer tutors. During the COVID19 closing all he did was put his voice over the slides.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Overall due to the subject it is a difficult course, but Prien is an amazing teacher. He is so understanding and does not want to see any of his students fail when they put in the work. If you have any problems with the schedule or grading, he is more than happy to discuss it with you. Loved this class!!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class was very difficult since Dr. Prien only reads off slides that are the exact same as lecture notes you can buy. He holds discussions and test reviews but expects you to ask questions. He is accessible via email and has many opportunities for extra credit. Make sure to do all activities and quizzes in the online textbook for credit.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Textbook is required. You can be exempt from final if you have an A. He will open up missed quizzes; just ask and be honest! Takes pop attendance every few lectures. Follows his syllabus to the T -- make sure to check that before asking questions. Purposefully makes exams to be tricky so you have to read them carefully, and gives bonus questions.