Reviews of professor Jeff Messinger

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Since this class is hybrid, there's weekly quizzes and homework online. There's a large weight on the exams, which is kind of annoying. Taking advantage of office hours is a good idea if you struggle with math since there are lots of GAs that will help out.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
We had a semester long group project that seemed kind of pointless. Other than that, he seemed well informed and reviewed challenging topics as well as answered any questions. There were lots of videos and notes to complete outside of class, and they took a lot of time. The lab time was helpful and informative.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Lots of assignments! Put Chinese together! He preferred group work.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
this course is hybrid, meaning you listen to lecture videos and take notes before coming to class. he goes over difficult concepts in class and the other class is typically devoted to lab problem sessions with your assigned group. about half the time the classes are divided smaller and taught by GA. weekly homework and quiz, but not too bad overall

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Jeff is a good guy. The classes are big so most people may not think so, and may not have a connection with him. But, I promise you, if you make an effort to build a relationship with him he will be incredibly helpful, and you're more likely not to fall behind/be confused.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I personally hated watching the same montone lessons and really wish this class wasn't a hybrid as it is required by so many majors. Final exam should not be weighted 25% as you could into it having a A and it is very plausible that you will come out of it with a B-. That being said Prof. Messinger is a good lecturer and officer hours are helpful!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class was one of my favorites and it helped that Dr. Messinger was so accessible. I went to many office hours + that helped me get the grade I wanted in this class. If you're struggling, he will do everything he can to help. And he doesn't just give you the answers, he guides you to the answer which is extremely helpful in the learning process

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
STA 261 gets a bad rep for being difficult, but I never felt stressed with Jeff as my instructor. Even though the class seems like a lot of work (1 homework, 1 quiz, and 1 lab every week) Jeff always made himself available to answer questions and provided other resources outside of class to help study.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is a very nice person and instructor, he would try his best to help you. I think it is worth to take his class. And by the way, I am an international student, the professor organized us together in a group then we can communicate easily. He is a very considerate man. But the class has lots of assignments, I always feel cannot breathe.