Reviews of professor Jocelyn Leitzinger

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I read some reviews of people saying they fail the first quiz and yes I did as well. She drops one of them and gives TONS of extra credit for you to do well in the class. I failed the first quiz, got a 60% on the second and still ended with an A. She wants you to succeed and you can easily talk to her outside of class to figure out how to do better

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I had a lot of things going on in my life and Professor Leitzinger was so nice about giving me extensions for assignments. She really cares for her students and just wants people to actually learn something. The majority of people who give her bad reviews are people who never show up to class and expect A's on everything. That is not how it works!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great Professor who challenges students to learn! If you're expecting to get an A in the class for doing nothing, don't take it. If you care to learn about something and put in SOME effort, you'll at least get a B and up. Has multiple extra credit opportunities and is really great if you ask her for help during office hours. Actually speak to her!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Not a good class. Topics that are not interesting are hard to learn. Teacher warns students that failing quizs/ tests is ok. Personally believe that she should prepare students to do better and not tell the students that with an F on this quiz/ test that you could still get an A in the class. Would not recommend.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I like the way she lectures, I just don't find the content interesting. Assignments are fairly easy if you read the book and pay attention to her class

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Probably one of the kindest teachers I have ever had throughout all of college. Really cares for you to learn. Has online quizzes and drops the lowest grade, gives out a ton of extra credit, lots of opportunity to do well in the class. Just make sure you go to class and attend lectures. Not sure why she has bad ratings but I would def recommend her

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you expect to get an A without putting in the effort, don't take her. She expects you to participate. Quizzes are hard. The exam was not so bad. She has clear grading criteria.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Finished class today and I have to say she is one of the nicest professors at UIC. Mandatory attendance but lets you miss 4 days without any reason. If you participate in class it is free points. Her quizzes are tough but if you go to her office hours she will give you pointers on how to do better. There are a few group projects which are EASY!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Leitzinger is great, she is very caring and actually wants everyone to succeed. So, try your best, it won't go unnoticed. One exam, no final, 4 online quizzes (hard, do study guides, read lectures). Ask for quiz taking tips. PARTICIPATE!!! The lectures are interesting and engaging, with no book. This class is fun and 100% recommend.