Reviews of professor James Murray

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I dropped him after the first day. He slammed the classroom door after his points in a 7:30am class. Claimed if we submitted something perfect he'd find something wrong with it and deduct points. He talks to students rudely- Singling students out, making "funny" remarks and generally maintaining an air of arrogance as he power trips on his class.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
he is such a bad professor!!!! please avoid him at all costs. The course is hard enough and his lectures are so bad and everyday there is a new topic. He moves way to fast and expects you to know everything. There are so many assignments to do through pearson. The tests are so hard and he does not give you a study guide or syllabus. AVOID

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Too much irrelevant stuff and there is no emphasis, lecture is a waste of time.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Murray is the best professor I've ever had, I would definitely take again. He's a fair grader, caring, knowledgeable, wants his students to learn and do well, responds to all questions in class and email making sure everyone is heard. GMU needs to hire professors like Professor Murray, this will ensure students success.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is one of the best prof's I have had at GMU. This is a difficult course without the proper prof. I have compared my course load & expectations with other students with different prof's & Murray is amazing! He helps so much inside &outside of the classroom, his grading is specific but it is possible to get an A. YOU SHOULD 100% take his section!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Was very condescending when explaining anything to students. The HW and DB are not too difficult but I suggest taking another professor if you have dignity and respect yourself.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
DO NOT TAKE HIM! He gets some power trip over humiliating students in front of the class and in his emails. Actually had a student spell out a word in front of the class when he asked a question. He doesnt know how to make online tests so they are full of errors or wont even open. He then blames it on you. Take anyone else.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Theres a line that a Professor shouldnt cross. This Professor does not respect his students. You can ask him the simplest of questions in an email and his response is horrendous. He goes out of his way to belittle you and disrespect you. Actually tells his students to get help. I dont know why the department keeps him. Its appalling.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Its shameful that GMU would even consider this guy a professor. He clearly does not care for his students. Only there for the paycheck. If you ask him for help over email, he writes back the most vague and short answer as possible like its Twitter. You wont learn a single thing, no matter the work you put in. Youre on your own.