Rene Reitsma at Oregon State University | Rate My Professors (2024)

Rene Reitsma

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• BA270

  Mar 14th, 2024

  Quality

  3.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  BA270

  Mar 14th, 2024

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Would not take again

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• BA270

  Feb 29th, 2024

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  BA270

  Feb 29th, 2024

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A+

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Rene is the best professor at Oregon State COB. If you participate in his class, he will help you succeed.

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• BA270

  Jan 21st, 2024

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  BA270

  Jan 21st, 2024

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : N/A

  I enjoyed BA 270 with Rene. The class will be so much easier if you show up to lectures and pay attention just a little bit because the way the class is formatted on Canvas can be a little confusing. He is clear, and concise, and even made me consider changing my major to BIS. Show up to class the day before an exam for strong hints at potential Qs

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  BA371

  Mar 9th, 2023

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  

  BA371

  Mar 9th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B+

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Online Class

  : Yes

  Professor Reitsma was knowledgeable, and fair with his grading. His class was one of the more difficult ones I've taken. There was a heavy focus on coding, and I learned a lot. Don't expect a free ride, and if you have questions don't hesitate to reach out. If given the option, I would take another class with him. Overall great experience!

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• BA371372

  Jun 10th, 2021

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  BA371372

  Jun 10th, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : No

  This was one of the best series I have taken. Professor Reitsma is very helpful and extremely accommodating. The material is definitely hard but he is available to help if you ask. I highly recommend taking both 371 and 372 with him.

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• BA371

  Feb 8th, 2020

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  BA371

  Feb 8th, 2020

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : B+

  Textbook

  : No

  Horrible teacher! Least favorite of BIS courses. He doesn't help you with the coding assignments like in BA 272. He just expects you to know it. I went for office hours and he made me feel stupid. His tests/quizzes are ridiculous. You have to know the smallest details which will mean nothing when you graduate. He needs to learn to teach.

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• BA270

  Jan 28th, 2020

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  5.0

  BA270

  Jan 28th, 2020

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : A-

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Reitsma is very unorganized. His notes are a jumbled mess of vocab and phrases that really don't make much sense. His style of notes makes it extremely difficult to study for the final. He's great during lecture but the class as a whole is a mess. Every assignment he nitpicks and will give you a 0 if it isn't up to his "Standards"

  Skip class? You won't pass.So many papersTough grader

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• BA270

  Jan 28th, 2020

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  BA270

  Jan 28th, 2020

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : B+

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Reitsma is by far the worst professor I've had at OSU. He doesn't like to use powerpoint or canvas so instead he creates a website where his notes are found. His notes do not highlight the important topics and it's almost impossible to know what to study for the class. He only cares about making things easier for himself and harder on his students.

  Lecture heavySo many papersTough grader

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• BA302

  Dec 12th, 2019

  Quality

  2.0

  Difficulty

  1.0

  BA302

  Dec 12th, 2019

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : B

  Textbook

  : Yes

  good teacher but statistics sucks and he talks about efficiency a lot.

  Lots of homeworkHilarious

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• BA371372

  Jun 5th, 2018

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  BA371372

  Jun 5th, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A-

  Textbook

  : No

  It's clear that Reitsma not only wants his students to pass his class but grow as individuals. Labs are not required but provide a good basis for any subject you are interested in. His passion for technology and knowledge is inspiring and I highly recommend you do your best to get the most out of his classes.

  Participation mattersInspirationalACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS

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• BA372

  Jul 18th, 2016

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  BA372

  Jul 18th, 2016

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : Yes

  This is the best teacher you will ever meet in Business Information Systems Major. He also very dedicate to the class that he teach. There is a big project when you are taking 371 and 372, and he is willing to help and understanding. Coding assignment is so-so; you have to put your effort into it.

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• BA371

  Apr 13th, 2016

  Quality

  4.5

  Difficulty

  3.0

  BA371

  Apr 13th, 2016

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : No

  Class involves coding, a group project, and a midterm exam. The coding is fairly time consuming, but if you do the work and make sure it meets the grading rubric, you can earn easy points. The group project is pretty easy if you have a decent group, but the midterm is very difficult. No final exam.

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• BA372

  Oct 10th, 2015

  Quality

  4.5

  Difficulty

  2.0

  BA372

  Oct 10th, 2015

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Grade

  : A-

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Professor Reitsma is the type of professor that you would like to meet again and again. He is very helpful and thoughtful. Projects are not easy, but definitely go to his office hours to ask for help. You will get as much help as you need. All he cares about is your learning curve. You can easily get an A- if you put enough effort into it.

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• BA371372

  Jun 9th, 2015

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  BA371372

  Jun 9th, 2015

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : No

  Without a doubt the best professor I've had in the BABIS sequence at OSU. The 371 series is project-oriented, but Dr. Reitsma made it vastly interesting and exciting. The coding assignments are incredibly useful, and his lectures are thought-provoking and organized. Always provides superb and relevant feedback. This man is irreplaceable.

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• BA371

  Mar 24th, 2014

  Quality

  2.5

  Difficulty

  2.0

  BA371

  Mar 24th, 2014

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : No

  Programs are fairly easy, will help you a lot if you ask. Midterm was difficult, especially because his "notes" are more like bullet points that are very hard to make sense of if you missed a class. One of the least organized teachers I've had when it comes to the actual lectures. Get in a good group and the class will be enjoyable.

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• BA372

  Jun 7th, 2011

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  1.0

  BA372

  Jun 7th, 2011

  Textbook

  : No

  Great professor! BA371/372 sequence is one of my most enjoyable times at OSU. Great knowledge of the material and very helpful.

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• BA302

  Mar 28th, 2011

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  BA302

  Mar 28th, 2011

  Textbook

  : No

  Great class, Reistma keeps the classes entertaining and engages the audience. He will learn your name and will go out of his way to help you. The HW is pass/fail and is very straight forward. If you go to class he will make it worth your time.

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• BA302

  Dec 6th, 2009

  Quality

  4.5

  Difficulty

  2.0

  BA302

  Dec 6th, 2009

  Textbook

  : No

  Class is no longer open notes, however if you study the material then you know the material and it's not that hard of a class. Reitsma makes the class good as long as you aren't a **** to him. He's by far one of the cooler professors I've had at O State.

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• BA302

  Dec 4th, 2009

  Quality

  3.5

  Difficulty

  3.0

  BA302

  Dec 4th, 2009

  Textbook

  : No

  The subject is really boring but Dr. Reitsma makes it pretty interesting. The hw is pass no pass, and if you dont pass you can make up the assignment. Great class.

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• BA302

  Jun 6th, 2008

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  BA302

  Jun 6th, 2008

  Textbook

  : No

  This is a graet class, expect the prof to learn your name and call on you. Dont buy the book you will not need it. Every thing you need to know is covered in lecture. Tests are open notes.

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