[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.508403+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMzM5MDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3155744","instructor_name":" Amir Bahreini","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2026-08-01 20:29:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best professor I have had at UW. He truly care about his students and he makes his lectures very engaging. His canvas page is different than your standard canvas page but it is not hard to understand. Highly reccomend him for OTM 300!!! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3155744","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.508403+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDE1ODM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3155744","instructor_name":" Amir Bahreini","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2026-05-04 07:37:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the best professors here at UW! Def one of the best classes I've taken throughout my semesters. He makes to canvas page and schedule easy to navigate, and is clear about every assignment. Most assignments are based in class. He is a funny and understanding guy. Knows exactly what hes talking about and makes concepts easy to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3155744","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.508403+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDA3NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3155744","instructor_name":" Amir Bahreini","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2026-05-03 03:01:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took him for otm and he clearly wants all his students to succeed. Super helpful and has a bunch of resources to help study. Everything is based on the lecture slides. He implements a bunch of activities to help students really understand the concepts in a real life scenario. It's very obvious he cares about his students. Super funny too!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3155744","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.508403+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTg1NTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3155744","instructor_name":" Amir Bahreini","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2026-04-30 19:03:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such a nice and funny professor! His canvas page is very savvy and so easy to navigate. He made the class engaging and didn't waste our time. There was barely any work that needed to be completed outside of class. He also prioritizes in-class group projects, which makes the course very engaging. The exams were strictly on what was covered in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3155744","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODI0MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2026-04-13 16:51:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Everyone is being so dramatic. Some lectures were boring (its OTM) but Prof Batt truly tried his best to make it engaging as he can in class by providing simulations/demonstrations & guest speakers. He's clearly passionate and is avail for help. Midterm was difficult, but final was easier (you get a full cheat sheet). An A is doable with hardwork.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTY2ODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2026-01-30 05:34:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"He'll go to the extent to \"record\" the lectures to be \"nice\", but he'll only record his voice and not any of the calculations so that the recordings are of absolutely no use. He also makes attendance mandatory. I'm sure he's competent, but he is the opposite of a nice person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTIwMzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2026-01-19 21:53:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was his first semester teaching this course, so it was very disorganized. I learned nothing in lecture and found it a waste of my time. The first exam was extremely difficult, but I think he realized his mistake and made our final exactly like the homework. Overall, not a hard class- just feels like a waste of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDgzNDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2026-01-12 21:34:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Batt is an exciting, intellectually curious, and motivated professor. The only thing to be aware of is that exams do not match prior work. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzg2NjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-12-23 19:38:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE HIM. All his classes weren't fun to stay in, an hour was an eternity and his class weren't like the exams. His lectures were all over, didn't help with problems that were 3 mins. I never wanted to go to class but he made attendance mandatory even though he records lectures. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzgyNjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-12-23 06:02:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Looked forward to this class every week. He was always engaging and made lectures fun. This guy is awesome.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzgwMzY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-12-23 01:46:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"His first semester, so the Canvas page was a bit unorganized. However, his lectures were engaging, and he listed the book sections he covered, so it was easy to get extra clarification. Complaints about organization are somewhat fair, but an ounce of effort usually helps (office hours) Additionally, exams were a 1:1 mirror of the HW. Bob was great!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzc5NTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-12-23 00:13:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was his first semester lecturing for otm300 with a complete restructuring that I was not a fan of. Did not submit final grades on time with no excuse.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:40.781147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzEwNDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1954479","instructor_name":"Bob Batt","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-12-17 17:30:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was pretty easy, only a few homework assignments and a group project at the end. There is a midterm and final exam but you get a page of notes to bring into the exams with you. Content is very straightforward and he makes lectures interesting with games interactive activities.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1954479","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTY4Nzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2016-09-12 18:42:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is not difficult as long as you have some stats and maths background. Lectures are not that bad. I will suggest go to the lecture and really understand the materials. Not much time spent on this course other than lecture and dis section. Don't know why ppl think its hard. Exams are fair, not long, nothing new. Stop complaining.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTY3NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2016-05-13 15:56:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"He tries. He's kind of goofy. I wasn't thrilled with the way he taught, but it's okay. Goes through material way too slowly--can be really dull. Quiz was easy, test was fair. The simulation was fine.  Not as hard as McClurg, but not as good either. Tips: understand the logic behind the math problems, go to discussion, and do all the practice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjUyODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-10-14 14:55:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall nice guy, but terrible professor. Lectures are dry and tests are technical when the technicalities are not needed. Avoid if possible, much better ways to be introduced to operations than this!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTE2Mjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-05-29 00:44:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very tough class. Professor Tong is extremely arrogant and not overly helpful. Agree with other posters, avoid. Try and take with Professor McClurg. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODc4OTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-05-20 22:43:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tong has a few interesting lectures, however he does not do a good job explaining concepts.  Although the math required for this course is not complicated he never explains where they come from.  Discussion is much more important for success and lecture is not helpful as it is often confusing. Tests throw difficult random questions from lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODQxOTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-05-15 17:52:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"OTM is such an easy class it's a joke, especially if you have a stats background. Tong does a pretty good job for the most part and lectures were fine. I thought the Excel assignments were pretty helpful. The readings are pretty much pointless, so don't even bother looking at them other than maybe skimming before the exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzkzNDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-05-10 23:35:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Worst Professor I've ever had. Class is extremely difficult. I'm almost a straight A student and have worked harder this past semester in OTM 300 than I ever have done before. Other reviews must fake or paid for. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzcwMjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-05-07 18:59:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tong was a great professor. He really cares about what he is teaching and he always asks the class if we need him to change his presentation to better suit us. His lectures aren't the most interesting, but he's a very nice guy and the class is not hard. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzA0NTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-05-23 14:09:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jordan makes this class pretty easy.  He's a really nice guy who cares alot about his subject and is always willing to help if you don't understand something.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjY4MTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-05-17 04:00:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Low key this class is worthless. Although Tong is passionate about OTM, the lectures are pointless. Simulations and excel assignments are also pointless. It's not a mystery why nobody majors in OTM.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjY0NjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-05-16 15:08:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Tong is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is always willing to help any student. He tries really hard to make the material interesting to students who he knows aren't OTM majors and he does a great job incorporating the material into real life situations. He is in the top 5 best professors I've ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjY0NTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-05-16 15:05:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Tong is an amazing professor, especially for being new. If you are a business student there is no way this class should be hard for you. Professor Tong will do anything he can to make the material clear and understandable. By far one of my favorite classes and professors, and it is not my major.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjYzMTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-05-16 11:59:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was a Marketing major before taking this class. I didn't even know what OTM was about, but Jordan grabbed my interest in this field by relating the subject to real-life business examples. The material is very useful, I learned so much from this class and now I am an OTM major just because of this class. My favorite class & professor so far.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjE1MzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-05-10 14:33:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is the worst class I've taken. The material is completely boring and pointless. Tong is very knowledgeable able the material and is very interested in it. He is not a good teacher though, and lectures are very boring and pointless. The two excel assignments are pretty easy. The group simulations are worthless, but easy. Tests are not bad","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjExNjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-05-09 21:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor who is knowledgeable, articulate, and kind hearted. Stimulates lectures and spreads happiness within classroom. Affordable textbook/workbook. Clear, concise, and precise lectures. Relevant outside topic into discussion. Thoroughly suggest taking the class with Professor Tong. Five stars! !","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDg1MzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-04-23 16:00:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jordan knows his stuff, and even if his pace goes fast on some lectures where he has to pack a lot in, he is always available outside of lecture to clarify (which he does aptly and quickly). The group projects and individual assignments made sense (were relevant) and were easy. If you struggle in this class there is a lot of extra credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTgwMjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2013-12-16 23:26:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"ok","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:32.120505+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDgzMzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1854371","instructor_name":"Jordan Tong","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2013-12-09 21:00:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think this is a great class who likes real world knowledge being applied in class. However, it was a class that was hard to grasp as the content was not very clear and his expectations were high. Not having background in statistics did not help either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1854371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDkxMTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-04-29 21:29:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tariq is nice and funny, I really want to give him a good review. But at the end of the day, he is not a great professor. At some times, we had to correct him during lecture. He even held a session where walked us through a whole analytics assignment, but I did not get 100% still. Nice guy, not a great professor. Take McClurg, trust.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzIxMjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-02-28 21:10:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tariq was awful, had to drop the class, didn't understand a thing that was going on, bye","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzAxODQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-02-24 16:05:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"His exams are online and use honorlock so you'd assume that it'd be open for a day, but it's only open for a 2 hour window cause he claims he isn't able to put in a time limit in canvas. I had a hectic and unpredictable schedule for the day of the exam and he said he needed the exact time I could take it. Thanks dude I didn't know, thats the idea.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzg3NTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-12-19 22:38:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tariq is a very smart and funny professor. He knows what he is talking about, and gave some memorable lectures. However, the content is very confusing. I really enjoy supply chain, but found some of the content contradictory and over-complicated. The class was confused a majority of the time, and I wish the information was clearer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzY3OTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-12-18 20:32:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you got a rare question on an exam didn't have typos in it, it still wasn't clear what it was asking. Every assignment was a gamble whether or not you did it right, as questions were unclear and not well-thought out. Lectures were sloppy and unhelpful, as you ended up having to learn it yourself anyway. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ4OTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-12-17 20:14:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good guy bad professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQzNzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-12-17 14:59:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful class. Mistakes on the study guide, useless lectures that are mainly rambling and unhelpful practice problems followed by, \"you got it?\" Very disorganized canvas page, with again, many mistakes on the exam reviews. Even typos on exams. Do not take, bad bad teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjMxNDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-12-11 21:46:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tariq is a great guy, but he is not a good professor at all. He seems to not understand the material, and his lectures were confusing. I had to ask the TA because the professor didn't know the right answer. Overall, this class is relatively easy, with three tests and a few projects, but I recommend taking it with the other professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTM3MzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-11-13 05:34:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly what most other people said about him is true but I do think he is a very down to earth guy that cares about his students. The class is overall pretty easy with relatively few assignments. Makes a lot of silly references which helped me remember everything. Dont take him if you don't like a talkative professor with some level of random.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjE1MjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-05-07 22:16:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Mughal cares about his students and is a funny guy, but that is about where the good things stop. He is disorganized, never prepared for class, and I am convinced he doesn't actually know the material. It can be frustrating when we have to correct him in class. I can never understand what we are learning because of this. Try to take McClurg.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzk2MDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-26 20:39:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, but a bad professor.  Disorganized and not knowledgeable about the material.  Had to ask students if he was doing an assignment correctly when walking through it during office hours.  For a class that is required for all business majors, the class was not interesting, and the material seemed irrelevant in a general business sense.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzc3NzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-22 19:10:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have had, this class was awful. He was unprepared for class and did own problems wrong. Discussion problems always wrong. Practice problems had no answer keys. He lacked communication with TAs. Did not respond to emails. Hosted office hours, did not show up. Used Excel in class but would be wrong on the quizzes. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzc2MjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-22 16:04:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID HIM AT ALL COSTS. Most disorganized employee there could ever be. People cheated on the exams and he didn't care. He lost our exam scores. NEVER answered his emails. I'm not even sure how he got hired. He doesn't teach he actually just plays around in excel. Not a funny guy at all. UW Madison- do better. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTg1MjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-21 18:32:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was frustrating to say the least. Tariq is very funny, but did not know the material he was covering. For the final assignment, he hosted office hours to go through it; however, he made many errors and a few students corrected him 4+ times. In-class problems would be done incorrectly, and he would follow it up by saying 'you get it right?' No","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzIzMjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-18 04:03:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easily the worst professor I have had at this school. Disorganized, disengaged, and overall, it lead to a very unenjoyable semester. I would avoid taking a class with him at all costs if you care about your education.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzAxOTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-16 03:38:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"I already wrote a 1 star review for him, but I'm writing another because there are countless mistakes on the answer guide for the review problems for the final. If there is any justice in this world he will be fired before he ruins the education of any more students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzAxMDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-16 02:33:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tariq is a nice man, that is about all the good I have to say about him. Prepare for 50-minute lectures full of irrelevant information such as how good \"Michigan Ross\" is, working in the airline industry, and videos of retro Wendy's commercials instead of finals review. Shame this is a required class where the professor gets his own questions wrong","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzAwOTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-16 02:31:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are unclear, goes on long tangents in class. Very difficult to learn content other than taking notes of lectures and trying to figure out what formulas mean on you own. Practice problems usually do not have answer keys, making independent learning very difficult. Likes to talk about his time working for United Airlines and Michigan Ross. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzAwOTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-16 02:30:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Talks about the most random things that have zero to no application to class material/exams. Very hard to study for exams/quizzes as he has no answer keys to many of his problems, especially the hard ones. Said there would be no content on the test about guest speakers and there were questions on them. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjcwNzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-14 16:49:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professional yapper.  Avoid Tariq at all costs.  He is the worst professor I have ever had.  Lectures make no sense, he never gets through the slides, never revisits them. Gets his own practice problems wrong in class.  Minimal practice opportunities before graded assignments.  TAs seemed fed up with him as well. Did not follow his syllabus at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTYyMjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-07 21:04:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is pretty funny, I'll give him that, but I feel like you have to actually be a good professor to be funny in lecture. He is clueless, I went to office hours for help with an assignment and it was clear he had no idea what he was doing and kept making errors. The lecture slides are often messed up and we have the most pointless guest speakers. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDk3MTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-03 16:27:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does not know what he's teaching. Wrong about a significant portion of what he teaches each class period. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:38.534268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzkzNzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949932","instructor_name":"Tariq Mughal","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-11-15 02:39:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was required so I had no other way around it. Tariq always seems to not be prepared before teaching the class and this is evident when he goes onto the computer to look for something or we are not able to access certain materials on Canvas. Each week gets progressively harder and the content gets so confusing to the point of exhaustion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949932","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzgzOTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2025-03-18 15:12:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is my favorite professor I have had so far. His teaching is very clear and it's easy to understand. It complements the textbook nicely. I am excited to take another one of his classes next semester!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjY3ODQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-12-13 03:25:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought lecture material often varied from what I read in the textbook. There wasn't much quality practice material to prepare for exams or understand the material. The practice problems in the textbook weren't representative of exams. Overall I thought Tim cared about his students and understood the material, but OTM300 itself was not great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTg1Mjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2024-02-19 19:20:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. McClurg is a heavy lecturer who doesn't cover content that is tested on via homework and quizzes/exams. His slides don't relate to the tested content and he rambles constantly. The examples he gives are longwinded and barely relevant.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzgxOTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-12-23 04:17:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were dry and boring but helpful for going over practice problems. The class was difficult with so many different equations and problems to understand. Recommend reading the book to help understand concepts. Go to office hours for help on the excel homework. Practice problems using the equations a lot for exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTY0OTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-08-14 17:19:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the hardest graders ever!!! So happy that class is over with, I barely understood what was going on and there were 2 very hard assignments. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTg3MjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-05-25 03:41:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is not easy. Lectures were pretty boring and I eventually stopped attending. The group simulation project was even more boring than the lectures. Excel part was super hard. Go to discussions for math problem review, and go to office hours for help on the Excel case. Read the textbook. Good luck!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTI0NDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-05-15 05:03:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough class, but not the prof's fault. Incredibly understanding and caring guy. Truly wants the best for the students. Personally, had a hard time following in lectures, but would meet with me in office hours to explain and go over concepts. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDg5NDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-03-08 20:15:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm sure Tim is a nice guy, but his lecturing and teaching style taught me everything I don't want in a professor. He's not good at explaining things, and is not great at explaining the concepts. I struggled a lot learning from him, and had to teach myself everything solely off the textbook and the discussion sections. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjU2ODM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2022-12-28 22:34:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim was one of the better professors I've had in the business school. Tim genuinely wants his students to learn and succeed. He does not try to trick students, he uses excellent examples, and he is a good story teller. Tim is quick to respond to email if you have questions. Attend class, take good notes, and I guarantee you'll succeed. Great class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ5ODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2022-12-27 16:40:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Challenging class. Tim was nice. The discussion classes teach you how to do the mathematical problems. Good Luck","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDI3NDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2022-05-31 23:47:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty basic class. His lectures are boring but informative. Not a very hard class. You do have two group projects during the semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzc5MTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2022-01-20 21:36:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lecturing style can be very boring and the class felt disjointed. The material discussed in class, in the textbook, and in the discussion sections is all different. Studying for the exams was a nightmare, but the grading process was lenient as a LOT of partial credit was given.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDk1OTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2021-12-13 16:24:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class this semester and it was back in person. He did a great job of cutting through a lot of the junk in the textbook and in the lecture just discussed the material that would be covered on exams. He is very nice and responds to emails very quickly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODA3OTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2021-05-17 14:40:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"OTM300 was a challenge. McClurg knew what he was talking about, but lectures were long videos that went fast and did not explain connections between ideas. The math shouldn't be hard, but the layout and pace of the videos made it more confusing than it needed to be. Found that quizzes and exams were difficult. Discussion practice problems helpful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzcxNTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2021-05-12 03:52:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy and responsive to emails, but he did a bad job teaching this class online. His lectures were rare and short. Plus, his voice is very monotone and hearing it makes you feel depressed. You had to rely on the book to learn the content, which explained the concepts poorly and goes way too in depth. Most of his exam questions are book based.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDUyMDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2021-03-19 00:50:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Imagine you are swimming in a pool and you can't get out nor see the bottom. But Tim is there and he keeps pouring more and more water in overwhelming you. That is how it feels with the huge amount of (UNORGANIZED) information. I have never been so confused in my life. I wish you a lot of luck if you have him... And this concludes my review ;).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDE2ODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2021-03-08 02:33:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"So far this guy is absolutely awful. Over the top with what he expects you to remember, doesn't even do any lectures hardly at all. Complete learn on yourself. What a joke","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDk5NzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2020-12-16 15:59:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was based on two individual Excel analytics assignments, two group simulations, two exams that accounted for 15% each, quizzes, and online discussions. The only part of this class that was synchronous was in-person (or online) discussions, which weren't required for attendance but were helpful for the analytics and simulation assignment","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDQ5MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2020-12-13 00:06:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty easy class. It consists of quizzes and discussion posts every week (rotating back and forth each week), two individual projects, two group projects, and two exams. I took it online and you're pretty much able to get a 70%-80% on exams and quizzes without even watching lectures as most of the questions are online. I never went to discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDg3Nzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2020-04-20 02:07:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McClurg is a very nice guy. More than half your grade is based on exams, do the practice problems and study lecture slides even from guest lectures. There are two individual analytics assignments, two group simulations, and reading quizzes. You don't really have to read, just attend lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjE3ODUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2019-12-11 23:41:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McClurg is a very nice guy and pretty solid lecturer. Be sure to print out the lecture slides as it makes taking notes a ton easier. The midterm was straightforward if you study the practice/your notes. Reading the textbook might help, but definitely isn't a requirement. The 2 simulations are a pain, but everything else is pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg3Njg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2019-01-21 20:43:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the finest professors at the school! Only two tests that are very easy if you study the practice exam and lecture slides. 2 group projects and 2 individual assignments are also very manageable!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjQwMjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2018-06-07 02:09:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very passionate about what he teaches and very easy to receive a high grade if you can do basic math","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Nzg0MzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2018-04-11 14:53:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is super easy. Lectures aren't mandatory and discussion isn't either. Posts the slides online. Exams are half multiple choice half free response math problems. Just review PowerPoints & you should be fine. Just a group simulation project and one individual excel project. Other half of class was taught by other profesor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDA1Nzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2018-01-07 17:47:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is extremely nice, helpful, and the content is straight-forward. The 2 exams are 37.5% each, but very fair - study the lecture slides, do the practice problems and you'll do well. There are mini reading quizzes and 2 group project simulations.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzQxOTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-12-27 00:50:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"If I had to describe Tim in one word it would be baller. The class isn't super interesting, but he's a super nice guy who loves OTM. It's hard not to like him. There are two major tests, but the practice material is SUPER helpful. Bravo Tim, bravo!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjEzOTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-12-15 01:29:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim was one of my favorite professors at UW. He's funny and really passionate about the topic he's teaching. There are 2 exams - each worth 37.5% of the final grade. I know it's an overwhelming number, it scared me a ton at first but there are ZERO surprises on the exams. They're near identical to the practice problems he puts out weeks before!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzUxNjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-10-17 13:40:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a marketing major, I thought this class was really boring at times. I was not interested in the material, but Tim is a great professor. He really knows what he's talking about, and you can tell. There are quizzes each week online (4 or 5 points) and a few simulations and projects as well as the exam. Go through practice problems before exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDQyNzg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-06-11 10:48:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Tim for the Fall 2012-2013 semester. The material is not the most exciting so lectures can be boring but it is a required business course. Tim is a really nice guy who cares about his students, go to his office hours to get to know him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzI0NjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-05-16 16:54:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is a good professor who makes his grading and expectations very clear. If you go over the review problems, you will do just fine on exams. Sometimes, lectures get a little boring but nothing that you can't handle.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjY5MzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-05-10 02:32:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good guy and leads a pretty straightforward class. Take the quizzes and use Top Hat in class for participation. A couple group assignments and a couple individual ones. Not super hard material, just make sure you go through the practice problems and readings for multiple choice questions before exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjEzNzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-05-04 16:12:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is a very nice guy and an experienced professor. He has taught 300 for like 18 years so he knows what he is talking about and what is relevant to students. Sometimes his lectures get boring, but overall a great prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDUxNjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-04-14 15:07:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Make sure to study the slides and go through all the practice questions and quizzes before the exam and you will be fine!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDIwNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2017-04-09 21:03:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Difficult class but not too bad if you work at it. Professor McClurg is great and it's really easy to get help if you need it by him or the TAs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQ4MTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2016-12-30 23:52:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim runs a straightforward class. He provides practice problems for each of the three exams, all equally weighted (half of the points are math, half scantron). The math/problem components of the exams will closely mirror the practice quizzes. No surprises. Simulations and excel assignments can be some work, but they are graded easily/fairly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjI0ODU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2016-12-26 15:26:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course was tricky for me. I really struggle with the basic math for some reason. I wish Tim offered more practice problems and that our exam grades weren't 75% of our final grade. I was in lecture every day and really worked hard. I just don't think my final grade will reflect that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTY3NDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2016-05-13 15:46:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's great! Lectures are good (do take notes). Exam can be tough--study slides/lec notes, readings, and the guest speaker's slides. The first group project (Littlefield) is fun if you put in the effort. He's helpful when you ask questions (and even when you don't). Really cares about OTM and his students, and is fun. Grades fairly. I recommend him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTUxNTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2016-03-16 21:46:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"The first group project is challenging and there is no real guidance. The course packet is from the Grainger Copy Center and is a must to earn the participation points for the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTg0NDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2016-01-23 17:31:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. McClurg is a great professor. He is nice and always willing to help. OTM 300 class is not a hard course as long as you do the practice problems before exam. Take quizzes if can and do well on the exams because there are only 2 exams which account for 80% of your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTIzNzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2016-01-12 00:38:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very dry and boring. If you are good with basic math/stats most of the concepts are pretty easy. The simulations can be rough if you don't get a good group. Also there are only two tests which make up 80% of your grade, not cumulative, but they don't leave much room for error. Easy class with effort but very boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODUzODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-12-31 12:53:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture can be boring. Exam pulls tiny details that aren't discussed much. 2 excel and 2 simulation assignments: too much work to be worth 5% and were a pain. Glad the 2 quizzes are optional. Overall, boring lecture because some material was dry, but not a bad class. More work than it should be, but Tim is fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzcyMTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-12-19 12:57:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"The group projects at times seemed to loose the element of what their necessity was. The grading by my TA may have messed the  difficulty up. The TA makes or breaks the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODc5MDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-05-20 22:50:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take OTM 300 with McClurg! Although a lot of students think this class is super boring McClurg does a great job trying to make it interesting.  One of the best professors I have had and does a great job clarifying concepts and is super willing to help.  Study hard, go to class, do all the practice problems and make sure you understand them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODQxOTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-05-15 17:56:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"McClurg is a really great guy, but OTM seems a little pointless and very easy. His lectures are fine, but the material for his half of the semester is quite dry. The simulations are stupid but easy. The readings are pointless, I honestly wouldn't even buy the packet. Overall, a pretty good professor who cares about his students, just a boring class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDU5NDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-03-13 17:22:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McClurg was extremely helpful throughout the semester and clearly cares about his students and their understanding of the course material. He's a really great, easy-going guy. I definitely recommend taking a course with this professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDM3NjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-03-06 01:26:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McClurg has only been outstandingly kind and wonderful throughout the semester. He is so funny, sweet, and makes the material very interesting. He wants everyone to succeed and he's a great guy. 100% recommend him and the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjgyODM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2015-01-13 20:23:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Make sure you attend lectures, you can get an A easy in this course if you are good at memorizing notesslides he gives out in class. Always willing to help at office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODAwOTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2014-01-28 17:44:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good guy. The class is boring. Review slides thoroughly before tests and learn the math. Unfortunately, some of the multiple choice questions are out of left field","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjM0MTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2013-12-21 12:13:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really good teacher. Just be sure to know the slides super well and skim the articles he requires because he pulls a few questions from those for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjE4MDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2013-12-19 17:10:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Course and Tim are solid. I am not a big OTM person but he does a nice job explaining the importance of OTM. Tim is very passionate and interested in this topic. Overall the course is relatively easy if you go to class and discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTM0MzY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2013-12-12 23:10:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor who makes boring content somewhat interesting.  well planned lectures with slides for easy notetaking.  very clear in what he expects.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjc2MTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2013-11-07 17:07:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome. He cares a lot and makes OTM interesting","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODkyMjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2013-06-14 01:58:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"PHENOMENAL Professor; Very dedicated to teaching the material and I walked out of the class with far more interest in OTM. Never had to use his office hours but friends have told me he is very friendly and genuine; HE WANTS YOU TO SUCCEED and it's obvious in the way he thoroughly covers the material. One of the rocks of the Business School.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjY2MjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2013-01-16 12:39:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class can be boring, but Tim does a good job of maintaining energy.  He knows the material well and was a great teacher.  As long as you go to class and pay attention, there shouldn't be any surprises.  Watch out for the quizzes- they were often harder than the exams!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTg2MDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2012-12-30 11:52:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McClurg is a wonderful instructor. He is patient and willing to answer you questions. He is nice and friendly to help you all the time. In-class notes are very important. He will put all PPT online, and if you attend class and practice his problems in homework, you can earn a A definitely.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDM1MDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2012-06-22 13:21:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had him for this summer session. He is a really good professor although the class tends to be boring. Go to class and take notes and you will be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDE0NDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2012-04-08 21:30:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy A if you take notes. Very simple overview of operations. Tests have 1 or 2 questions from each guest lecturer. Go to discussion: practice problems and quizzes are representative of the exams. DON'T BUY THE BOOK!! Absolutely unnecessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzQzNDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2012-01-18 16:11:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is a very good professor.  Although his lectures can sometimes be a little dry he works hard to make sure his students are prepared and that they understand the material.  The class was not all that difficult and the material was rather interesting.  I would definitely recommend taking this class with Tim.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTgxNzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2011-12-20 13:12:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is awesome, Class is easy and tests are entirely based off of power points, problems (which are easy) and lecture. Three hw assign. and they were all easily graded, quizzes got tough when I stopped paying attention, but overall good class. Go to lecture  and study ppts and you'll be fine!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTM0Mjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2011-10-31 18:40:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor is well organized, encourages class participation, and gets straight to the point. If you show up to lecture and pay attention the class should be easy. If not, he's more than happy to help you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjAyNzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2011-05-14 20:38:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes the best out of boring material.  T.As are very helpful if you need it.  Pay attention in class and you will do fine.  Don't get the textbook","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MzI1NTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2011-03-29 02:15:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Close tie with accounting 211 for the most boring required class in the business school.  Easy to do well if you look over the slides a few times and know the math problems.  Assignments are simple and also very boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NTgyNzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2010-09-09 02:48:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I like Tim.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTg4NTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2010-04-13 14:37:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is pretty easy just do the work.  Book is unnecessary since exams only focus on the material covered in class and discussion.  There are quizzes every few weeks or so but two can be dropped and you have a chance to make up two if you don't go to discussion that week.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjQ1NTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2009-12-27 14:09:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not the most exciting class in the world. If you take it after all of your other business requirements, it's basically a summary of everything you've already learned. There are quizzes every other week or so, which is annoying but helpful when studying for exams. Not awful. Just not awesome.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTQ5MDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2009-08-25 12:53:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"McClurg is a great guy and a good professor. This class really isn't tough, especially if you pay attention in discussion.  No need to read the book, just study the practice problems and lecture notes. The group project isn't bad either. Just put in the work, and you should get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODU4ODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2009-05-18 12:49:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is a great professor. Like everyone has been saying, the material is a bit dry, but not too difficult. Don't worry about reading, exams are based off lectures. Quizzes are a bit tricky at times, but you get to drop 2. Overall, a good class that doesn't require an overwhelming amount of work like many other core business classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzkyMzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2009-05-08 00:05:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Let's be honest, here: class material is boring. Tim does the best job he can to make it interesting and he has a lot of real-world knowledge about the topics and has some crazy mental math skills. Tests require a lot of memorizing but are definitely fair. Try to pay attention and study adequately and you'll do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjcwNjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2008-12-23 16:04:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is helpful and keeps the class as interesting as possible. Sadly, the material isnt the most exciting and some of the homework problems can be irritating.  The project is easy but the tests can be tricky. Study notes and memorize facts for the tests and the quizes and you will do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjQ4NDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2008-12-19 22:47:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is a very nice guy, helpful and tries to keep class interesting with jokes, video clips, and real life examples. The subject material can seem monotonous at times but its important to go to lecture and take notes and learn to do the problems. Overall not a bad class, 2 tests worth 35%, best 5 of 7 quizzes make up 15%, and group project is 15%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDUwMzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2008-05-12 03:13:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great lecturer and a great guy. He tries to make the classes fun and gives useful examples. Class notes are very useful. The course is not hard either. Definitely enjoy his classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:40.551482+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODI1NTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:450538","instructor_name":"Timothy McClurg","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2007-12-13 18:23:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tim is a good guy, the class isn't that hard and the concepts are taught pretty well, however i find it hard to pay attention sometimes becuase the material can be a bit dry at time","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/450538","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:32.924769+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTg3MzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490777","instructor_name":"Xiaoyang Long","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2023-05-25 03:50:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"She teaches the second half of the class and is better than Mcclurg. I never attended lectures and understood everything from her annotated slides. Her group project was much more interesting than the first and her excel case was much easier. Quiz and final aren't hard if you attend lecture/study the slides. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490777","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:32.924769+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDI1MzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490777","instructor_name":"Xiaoyang Long","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2022-05-31 14:25:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Long was always respectful of lecture time and never went over. She was willing to answer student questions and provided many practice problems to prepare for the straightforward quizzes and exams. Exams were easier than most of the practice problems. Good curve and no need to read the textbook for her half of the class. Quick to answer email.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490777","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:32.924769+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzU0MDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490777","instructor_name":"Xiaoyang Long","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2022-05-17 00:19:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"She teaches the second half of this class and it is far easier than the first half. Straightforward lectures, tests came right from lectures and practice problems. Not the most interesting lecturer, but professor Long certainly cares. Don't need to read textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490777","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:32.924769+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODA4MDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490777","instructor_name":"Xiaoyang Long","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2021-05-17 14:58:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Long teaches part 2 of OTM and material is easier to understand. Content laid out in a simple way and material explained well. Quizzes similar to practice problems in lecture, and she allows a notecard on the final. She is very nice and is accessible outside of class. Group simulation isn't fun, but not too difficult. Would recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490777","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:32.924769+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzYxMzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490777","instructor_name":"Xiaoyang Long","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2021-05-11 05:31:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches 2nd half of class and is far better than McClurg. Don't need to read the book as she covers all what you need to know in lectures. The math problems are easy to do. The hard part of the class is not necessarily being able to do questions but rather deeply understanding the underlying concepts. Her final is fairly easy if you paid attention.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490777","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:32.924769+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzE4Njk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490777","instructor_name":"Xiaoyang Long","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2021-05-06 02:50:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Much better than the other professor who teaches it. All the content you need to know is presented in her lectures, so it is pretty straight forward and organized.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490777","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:32.924769+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjI5MTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490777","instructor_name":"Xiaoyang Long","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2020-05-07 14:16:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a lot better than McClurg at teaching part 2 of OTM. She only teaches this segment in the spring semester. Good practice problems. Final is harder than the midterm, but still very doable","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490777","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:32.924769+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODA4OTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2490777","instructor_name":"Xiaoyang Long","course_label":"OTM300","course_id":"OTM 300","course_uid":"course_aa7c4c79e460029847daaad2","review_date":"2019-05-08 13:43:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"She does a decent job describing the problems and concepts, but lectures are pretty dry and hard to stay interested in. Be careful, unlike the first Professor Tim, her exam questions are NOT like the practice problems shell give you ahead of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2490777","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]