Reviews of professor Jonah Birch

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This was the first time I have ever made a B in a class in my entire time at school so far. The tests are weighed heavy being that you only have 5 written assignments for a grade all semester and three big tests. If you don't show up to zoom meetings you lose a point on your grade for each one you miss. Overall wouldn't take it again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Wow, so first time I've read bad remarks about a professor and genuinely felt sad. He's a brilliant professor, and apparently under appreciated. This course was mostly graded by a midterm and a final paper. Both of which are easy enough if you do the readings critically and participate in class discussions.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Birch is not my favorite professor, but he is okay. Sometimes says some shocking things during class that make you wonder whats going through his head. Only grades are 3 tests and they are pretty difficult. Lectures are usually pretty repetitive.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you have an opportunity to take any and every sociology class with Birch, DO IT. He is one of the most hilarious professors I've ever had. He also knows what he's talking about, and initiates a lot conversation with students. He'd be happy to talk with you outside of class, too. Great guy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
An outstanding lecturer who really breaks down the concepts as long as you pay attention and truly grasps what he is trying to teach you should have no problems getting good grades in this class 10/10 would take again

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Come to class and you will be fine! Grading is based on three tests and one essay assignment. Jonah genuinely cares about what he's taking, and this class really broadened my viewpoint of inequality in the US and abroad.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Very random lectures, basically shower thoughts. Fun to discuss in class with. Random exam questions. Overall interesting class and good movies.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Powerpoints are very coherent. Make sure you know basically every single statistical fact (even from graphs) on the powerpoints. Tests are true/false and multiple choice. They are pretty easy if you've studied. There are 5 in-class assignments, graded by completion. This class is not hard, just put in a little effort.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I think he comes off as intimidating to some students, but honestly hes totally approachable and helpful if you just ask. Wicked smart, interesting readings. Youll learn a lot. His classes are more challenging than some, which I think is positive thing. Ive learned more from this professor than any other professor at this campus. Seriously.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Birch is the funniest professor Ive ever had. He is really sarcastic which is amazing. Its very lecture heavy with only a few written assignments that are pretty easy. His tests can be a little challenging, but fair.