Jerry Tapper is an Engineering professor at Northeastern University rated 3.2/5 by 20 students, with 4.3/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Jerry Tapper professor reviews and ratings: 3.2/5 from 20 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Professor Tapper is a good guy but is hard when it comes to school. he knows what he is talking about but expects you to know everything before you come into classEE131 2012-12-11 09:47:07 +0000 UTC
He is a worse guy!!!!!! If a student need ask he for help he wont help that student at all, then he will make that student feel bad himself. what a sob.ELET101 2011-11-16 14:50:52 +0000 UTC
he is a very crazy teacher ever, when he talk to u very nice, but he actually giving you no respect. if u ask him question he would screaming at you with no mercy infront everyone else. if u can take his Word that when he YElling at you infront everyone then u can take his classELECT195 2011-11-16 14:49:32 +0000 UTC
Horrible professor, spends more time gawking about he paid for his own college career back in "his days" than he does actually encouraging us to learn. He shows no respect to students and is easily one of the self centered professors I have ever had. His tests are fair however his teaching methods are horrid.EECE2210 2009-12-14 22:15:38 +0000 UTC
This guy is the most pompous egotistical jerk I have ever met in my life. Instead of helping students with their capstone he barrages them with stories from his glory days. All the while putting them down for not being electrical engineers. Awful professor! Just plain awful.GETU683 2009-01-22 14:05:56 +0000 UTC
The worst professor, the worst personality no manners do not show respect to anyone. I am done with my undergraduate and graduate degrees and let me tell you one thing neither him nor what he teaches are going to benefit you. If you want to waste your time while being insulted go for Tapper. Other wise take the classes with some one else.EETSTUF 2006-11-13 21:34:13 +0000 UTC
The material he requires you to produce helped me get a great job. Now I am rolling in money and having fun making it. Do what he says to the letter.ICS 2006-03-30 08:34:43 +0000 UTC
Best Professor in the EET program.EET 2006-01-17 08:40:58 +0000 UTC
Very tough teacher. Very good tho. Stay on his good side, come to class(on time), and do all his work and you'll be fine. Endurer all the stuff you see and hear from him, in the end it'll be worth it.EETU311 2005-12-16 17:49:58 +0000 UTC
No Comments2002 2005-10-15 14:31:43 +0000 UTC
he coughs all the time and it drives me crazy, every day i had him i didnt want to go to class. i didnt like himGET 2005-01-17 16:36:05 +0000 UTC
Excellent teacher. Really hard, but clear and will help you if you need it. Sometimes he can screw you with a real hard test but other times they're easier than you expect. I leave class knowing something new every time.ANALOGET 2004-03-31 01:13:30 +0000 UTC
Tried to take his class after the start of term. This was OKed by the administrators. He kicked me out of class, saying just 'Bye'. After class, he says, "I get a lot of foreigners not knowing the material." Made no attempt to see what I kneEET1311 2003-12-15 10:06:56 +0000 UTC
Tapper is really gruff. His intro classes are wicked tough, but you don't leave without learning the material. He is very hard on his students and that is a good thing. If you do the work and come to class (ON TIME!) you won't have any problems. When youCTORENG 2003-06-16 08:21:47 +0000 UTC
Jump through every opsticle, endure every heartache, study hard, do all his work (he dosen't give much), be on time, show him you care, be respectful, and he still won't be impressed with you. He's tough, mean, and has no people skills. But in the end yoEET 2005-09-08 21:22:39 +0000 UTC
Jerry Tapper has an average rating of 3.2/5 from 20 student reviews.
Jerry Tapper's classes have a difficulty rating of 4.3/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.