Amazing, helpful, and willing to help students. Goes out of his way to help.

This guy gets a bad rap. He's truly a great professor and is always willing to help. He makes lectures fun and relates them to our generation. There are 4 exams and a Final. He drops the lowest score. If you are willing to take good notes and study the material, you will pass fine. All test material comes from lecture, you don't even need the book!

You need to go to class to pass this class. All the material on the test is on the notes. A good teacher overall really helpful

Dr. Coulson is a good teacher who is always willing to help you out. He doesn't curve test, but will give opportunities for EC. You NEED to go to class though it's not required. I missed a few and still managed to make an A and exempt the exam. You don't use the textbook or MastGEO. Just study the powerpoints and you'll be fine.

You do need the book bc he literally leaves key definitions out of his PowerPoint in order to make you come to class. Someone started selling study guides, that's how coveted the notes are. Worked HARD and got a B. did all the EC quizzes, very helpful. He is helpful too.

Dr. Coulson definitely knew what he was talking about. ALWAYS go to his class. Most of his tests come from the lectures. Dr. Coulson was always very helpful, whether if you asked a question in class or stopped by his office. He always gives bonus quizzes for each test to help boost your grade. I would recommend his class :)

Definitely go to all classes because test questions come from what he says during class, not so much from powerpoint. Test questions are also very tricky. Take someone else if possible.

Dr. C is a brillant man and really knows what he is talking about. The key to success is going to class everyday and paying attention to his lecture and power points. I bought the book, and never used it. I made an A using solely my notes. keep in mind I did keep detailed notes. Not an easy A by far, yet very obtainable if you put forth the effort

If you need a science credit, take this class. If you go to class and pay attention, you'll most likely at least get a B. I did and I'm horrible at science. He gives a little extra credit too.

Good class for to cover a science requirement. Above all, GO TO CLASS. It isn't required, but that's the real way to do well. I got a B without much work. I'm kicking myself. Had I studied harder it's an easy A. I recommend him.

Dr. coulson is a nice guy who likes to talk about lego starwars and avatar haha.. but seriously i understood every time I paid attention. He gives opportunity for extra credit. I never had to use the book (don't buy it). As long as you pay attention and actually go to class you will do fine. He was also available for help outside of class.

Great professor. is really interested in the stuff he's teaching. keeps the class interesting with jokes and stories. take this class!

Very straightforward: go to class, take good notes, study the week before the exams, and you'll pull an easy A. Don't bother with buying the textbook; he tests strictly from his lectures. Some extra credit opportunities but not many. Good science gen ed if you're not good with chem/phys/etc.

This class is real easy if you apply yourself a little. I made an A and studied a few days before each exam. Straight foward, 4 exams and final exam, 6 bonus points possible for each exam, just make sure to go to class and listen. Definitely my easiest class of the semester. Exempting the final exam made exam week easier also.

Very easy class. GO to class and you will get an A. I got an A average before the final so he exempted me from taking that. Very boring but he actually knows what he's talking about and if you listen you will learn the material. Dont buy the book.

If you can devote an hour a day 4 days before each exam, you can get an A. No book, no homework. Just copy notes ALL CLASS, then study them for the exam. Simple material. Its pretty straight forward...study and get an easy A.

The class goes along with the notes he gives in class. I never touched my textbook, and you really don't need it. He's helpful and available outside of class if you have questions. He's not a bad teacher, and tries to keep the class interesting.

Not a good teacher, his tests are all based on whether or not you memorized the notes. He loves to throw in trick questions. Went to every class, barely got a B. If you don't memorize everything don't expect an A.

The key to his class: go to EVERY class and take notes the entire time. He likes to throw in trick questions every now and then, but once you're used to his test format its pretty easy. I made an A on every test and all I did was go to class and study 2-3 days in advance. The material is very straight forward. He's a good teacher for the subject

Do NOT take this class if you are a science major and looking for an easy A!!! You will not have the time to memorize the abundance of material. It is not very possible to do well other hard classes and make an A. With that being said, if you are a business or education major, take this class and put in the time you have to make an A!

I truly enjoyed Dr. Coulson. He is a great guy and a really good professor when it comes to simply learning. However, he is EXTREMELY tricky with his tests and really cheats his students with his way of calculating your final grade. You really learn, but it is not a class to take for an easy A.

GO TO CLASS. Every one of the tests is on material straight from the lecture. There is no textbook so you have to rely on your own notes. Never assume something he said in class won't be on the test. Very helpful when needed.

Dr. Coulson is a great teacher. The class is centered around four tests worth 25% each, with one of the tests being dropped for the final. If you make an A average on all four tests, you exempt the final. While his tests can be pretty tricky, his class is fairly easy to get an A as long as you take good notes in class and are good at memorizing.

As a non-science major, especially one with no interest in science, this was probably the most bearable and manageable science course. Coulson was a big part of that who added humor to a relatively dull subject matter and was great at teaching the material to make it easy as possible. Tests were hard but doable and the lab was very simple

His lectures are interesting but his tests are tricky for sure. I usually studied 2-3 days before the test and made notecards out of all the lecture notes then memorized them. I got an A and exempted the final. You have to go to class though and type every word he says. Not a super hard class but not rocks for jocks either. Coulson is really cool.

Coulson is a decent professor, but you must attend class (or borrow notes) if you want to pass. He lectures all class so be ready to take notes for the full duration of class. He also gives extra credit on every single test. Overall, if you study hard, an A is definitely achievable.

This was a tough class for me, only because I didn't realize the trick to passing the tests until it was too late. I failed the first two tests and then realized that the trick to passing was memorizing the lectures. Once I did that, I passed the last two tests and the final. The lectures are interesting and he spices them up with corny jokes.

Seriously if you don't go to class you will not pass unless you have amazing friends in the same class period as you. Bring your computer to class with the PP downloaded (so much faster than writing). Study EVERYTHING. If you have an A in the class you exempt the final. If you don't, KEEP YOUR OLD TESTS AND ANSWERS. He uses those on the final.

Great teacher, just tricky test...

Dr. Coulson is the best! He gives great notes during lecture, that he later posts online. To do well in his class make sure you read over your notes a couple of days before the tests and show up to lecture. He gives 4 exams and one final; however, if you have an A average with the 4 exams, you don't have to take the final.

Coulson is a great teacher. His is very funny and makes his lectures enjoyable. That being said, your grade is 4 midterms (1 gets dropped) and a final. Questions are multiple choice and come straight from his lectures. Some questions may be confusing and there is a lot of memorization, but it is not a huge hassle and shouldn't stress you out.

Great Professor! Geology isn't a bad class at all and the material is interesting. Coulsan's powerpoints are great and exams are very fair! You don't need the book and all the tests are from the lectures. Go to class and study a bit before tests and youll do fine!

Hes got great dad jokes and is a really great guy. His tests are just like the powerpoints and the concepts are easy, so if you put in effort you can easily make an A.

Coulson has a great sense of humor, and makes all of the information very interesting. As long as you pay attention and take good notes, it's an easy A. I always looked forward to attending this class.

Awesome teacher. Lectures are heavy and you must take solid notes to do well on the tests, but you get exactly what you've earned. Class is extremely interesting and he adds humor and real world issues to make you actually enjoy the time. Overall really great.

Dr Coulson is my favorite professor at the school. That said, he expects things from you as a student. If you arent attending class and actively taking lecture notes, you will not succeed. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you want to do very well you should attend. He is extremely helpful in office hrs plus is very interesting as a lecturer.

Dr. Coulson is an all around guy. His exams come directly from his PowerPoint slides but BEWARE sometimes he adds extra notes that are not on the PowerPoint slides. If you study, attend class, and pay attention, you'll most likely get a grade of a B. No homework, only 3 exams. Also, he drops your lowest exam grade!

Anyone saying his tests are hard just didn't put in the time and effort to make a good grade. A lot of material is covered and included on the tests, but as long as you attend class, take good notes, and look over them 3-4 days leading up to the test, the tests should be a piece of cake. Plus, no homework and an A averageexempt final!

This guy centers his whole class around being fair. He's extremely clear about grading and extra credit from the very beginning. He's also pretty funny and gives good lectures, but you need to sit up front if you want to hear him in a bigger room.

Dr. Coulson is one of the best lecturers I have ever encountered. He makes his classes engaging and interesting (and tells roughly six dad jokes a day) while still conveying a ton of information. The tests are not made to trick you, but you do have to take good notes in class and review them before testing days or you won't do well.

Dr. Coulson is a very nice guy and he has all the geology memes. His tests are exactly what is on the lectures, no need for the book at all. I recommend printing out the power points and adding the info that is not on the power points. The power points are informative but you need to write down much of what he says. Tests are not too bad.

Dr. Coulson is a great professor. Attendance is not mandatory, but you should definitely go to class if you want to pass this class. His lectures are pretty interesting, and he gives you good points to write in your notes. His tests are all multiple choice but very detailed. Definitely need to study. He is a nice man and will help you if needed.

Awesome class, awesome professor! Textbook and attendance are both optional. If you go to class and take decent notes, you'll get an A. Offers extra credit throughout the semester. Very straightforward about exactly what will be on tests.

Overall, the class honestly wasn't that bad. You don't need to get the textbook because he gives you all the notes you'll need in class. He offers extra credit opportunities throughout the semester which help a lot on exams. If you take good notes in class, the exams aren't terrible.

Dr. Coulson's class is pretty easy. Attendance not mandatory, but if you skip class you will not do well. Sit near the front so you can pay attention and take good notes. He posts lecture notes online, but they are incomplete. Print them out and fill them in in class. If you do the extra credit/pay attention in class/take good notes, you will pass.

Gives extra credit which helped. Pulled a few all nighters before test to get As. Lots lots of notes. U better take good notes and you can make A. He's detailed and questions can be tricky. No hmwk means plenty of time to study notes. Don't buy book. Large classes make it hard but he wants u to do well and he's a good guy. I liked him.

Measured continental drift in Boba-Fett-action-figure-lengths. Cool guy. Firm but fair.

Coulson is a great professor! I took this class knowing I had no interest in science and it ended up being fine. The lab is fairly easy too. Beware his tests have a lot of trick questions and you have to start studying early!! Often times I had over 200 flashcards for each test. I would take it before Bio or Chem any day.

The biggest thing I can say about this class is if you don't study you won't pass. It's not easy. Alan makes it VERY clear what you need to know (which is pretty much everything). Don't skip class, take great notes, make huge sets of flashcards, and an A is attainable. Not an easy science but a better bet than bio or chem.

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Coulson is tough but fair. An A is GEOL 1010 is tough but attainable if you're willing to put the work in. Your grade is based on 4 exams and a final (which you can get exempt from with an A). Tests are also based on what he says in lecture, so show up and take good notes. The textbook isn't necessary. Overall, I had a good experience in this class

Dr. Coulson clearly states what is expected and communicates important information very efficiently. Grading is fair and very concise and specific to his expectations. Dr. Coulson really cares about his students and is available through email or in person pretty much anytime students need assistance. You do have to study hard, but that's about it.

Hes a great professor

Dr. Coulson is a good professor. His lectures are good but very boring. He offers up to 6 points of extra credit on every single test. Keep in mind there are 4 tests and this is the only thing you are graded on. His tests are extremely hard and you will need to study hard to get an A. He is a very nice guy but go with Fiddler if you can.

Dr. Coulson really knows his material. His lectures are important to attend and will help in passing his classes. His exams are straight forward with not tricks and there is no need for a textbook. Very knowledgeable and he gives easy bonus assignments.

Dr. Coulson's class is fair but you have to work for it. No hmrw, but your grade is composed of 5 tests (lowest gets dropped). He is very specific on the tests, so study hard, show up to class, take good notes and you will get a B or A in the class. Also he's pretty funny and his class is interesting, or at least much better than bio or chem

Coulson is arguably the best professor Ive had at Clemson. Awesome lectures with relevant information and constantly willing to help students who need it. Class is extremely fair and if you do the work youll get a good grade. Definitely take his class.

I loved Dr. Coulson. I would recommend Geology as your science requirement. The tests were just 50 multiple choice questions about like 4 lectures each. So it is important to go to the lectures most of the time. I think it's mostly memorization. Also, geology lab is a great lab. It is usually quick and the final is just a powerpoint presentation.

I loved Dr Coulsons lectures! He was fun and engaging. He tells you everything you need to know to be successful!

I'm going to be real with you here. Coulson tells you specifically at the very beginning of the semester that this is NOT an easy A. Coulson is an excellent professor. Most people bashing him were lazy and did not want to work for their grade. He is very clear about what he expects from his students and is willing to help anyone who asks!

Dr. Coulson is a very entertaining teacher and you can tell he cares a lot about his students and the material. No homework, but the tests are made up of about 5 lectures. He will also sometimes blatantly tell you if something is on the test, and he repeats hard material a few times in different ways so everyone understands. Great guy.

So, I took his class during Fall 2020 and it ended up being asynchronous online. Overall, his recorded lectures were very good, and his only coursework would consist of 6 exams. The exams were open-note, so if you took good notes you would be fine. He also gave a lot of extra credit opportunities so if you pay attention, his class is easy to pass.

I had this class online so it was kind of weird. His class was easy but he was post 2 hour long lectures that you had to watch to pass the class. The tests were easy but that is the only grade in the class. The only annoying part was how long it took me to watch and take notes on the lectures.

Professor Coulson is a super nice and funny. His lectures are kind of boring, but he makes everything easy to understand. His tests are fair. If you go to class and pay attention, youll get a good grade.

Long boring lectures, but he tries to keep them as entertaining as possible which is appreciated. If you can stay focused on the lectures and take good notes it is an easy A.

Dr. Coulson clearly cares about his students as he tries to make geology relevant to us, even as non-stem majors, by including interesting facts and current events. Your grade is just 5 open-note (very straightforward) exams, with extra credit opportunities for each one. Definitely take Geology 1010 with Dr. Coulson for your gen-ed science!

Dr. Coulson is a great professor, he's super nice and keeps his lectures entertaining/interesting. 6 exams however you can drop your lowest exam grade. As long as you watch the lecture videos/go to class, you'll be fine (he tells you what's on the exam most of the time). His lectures can run a little long though, make sure to take notes.

I took GEOL 1010 with Coulson asynchronously so all I needed to do was watch the lecture recordings and take notes. Exams were open note and not too difficult. With the bonus assignments added to exams it was easy to get an A on every exam. No assignments other than exams. Highly recommend.

Professor is very knowledgeable and is truly passionate about geology. He has high expectations for the class and treats everyone in the class as a geology major. In other words he knows most people in the class aren't geology majors but doesn't ramp down the difficulty. Tests can be tough so take good notes and go to every class. Solid professor.

He's just an amazing professor. No HWs or quizzes, so most of the material is concentrated into the exams and final. TAKE GOOD NOTES, AND NEVER SKIP CLASS! Skipping class/slacking on notes will DESTROY you in this class. He's a very strict professor, but also very funny. He puts memes, jokes, and Star Wars references into his lectures. Take him!

Professor Coulson will probably be one of my if not my favorite professor. His teaching style is perfect for me. There is no textbook for the lecture class, but attendance is mandatory if you want to pass. His tests rely on notes you take on his LECTURE which encourages listening. He makes sure you know the information so that his tests seem easy.

He's a good professor and likes and knows what he is teaching and teaches it very well but he does make his tests a little tricky but if you go to class and take notes and put time into studying for his tests, you will be just fine. Attendance is optional but you don't want to miss any. Would retake with him.

A great professor for those who are willing to put in the work for his class. You need to attend every lecture, but they aren't unbearable, and it's actually pretty interesting when he explains how geology fits into current events (he also adds fun pop culture references). The tests are easy enough as long as you take detailed notes and study.

If you work well with learning by lectures you should get an A. He tries to make lectures as interesting as they can be, but you need to show up each class to do well on exams as his posted lectures slides are very vague. Exams are pretty easy and studying for a couple hours before will get you at least a B. Definitely the easiest gen ed science.

Dr. Coulson is the most personable professor I have ever had. If you have an A average after the 5 exams, you get to skip the final. You can also earn up to 6 bonus pts on each of the tests, which gives good incentive to study and actually learn. I accidently slept through the final and he allowed me to take it with the next class. 100% recommend.

Dr. Coulson makes it very clear what you are expected to do. The class was graded based on 5 exams, no homework, papers, quizzes, etc. All the exams were multiple choice and pretty straightforward as long as you go to class. I studied for one hour the morning before each exam and got a 96 in the class.

Dr. Coulson is a great professor. He is good at communicating what is expected of his students. All grades are exams. If you attend class, take good notes, and study you can get an A in his class. No extra credit opportunities are offered. Attendance is not mandatory but youll miss a lot of information if you dont attend.

Dr. Coulson is an incredible professor to take for GEOL-1010! His lectures are enjoyable, and you can tell he is really passionate about the subject. He is also extremely fair and tells you exactly what to expect. Go to class, take VERY detailed notes, and start prepping for tests early: you will be just fine!

attendance isn't mandatory, but you'll want to go to class for the lectures. he only has exams, no homework. five exams and the final which you don't have to take if you have an A before the final. really great prof

grade is determined by 5 exams & a final. you can exempt if you have an a & the lowest exam is dropped. he offers up to 6 extra points on all exams. this class is based on lectures completely and is a lot of memorization. if you cant memorize things well or put in the time, don't take this class. cool guy that tries to make his lectures interesting

Good professor teaches the class great, exams are easy if you study and take notes, but the lecture feels like it moves along veryy slow.

He is easy as long as you go to lecture and pay attention. Anyone who does poorly in this class just did not care about the class at all. The exams were not hard and you will learn as you go. He also gives 6 easy bonus points for each exam that will boost you almost and entire letter grade.

Great professor. Don't slack on the labs and exams and attend lectures, give a good end-of-year presentation, should be an easy A or B. Textbook is definitely not needed, but take good, diligent notes. Don't fall into the trap of "study groups": no studying happens at all, even though you leave feeling like you learned something.

He tells you exactly what you need to know. It's graded on 5 tests, the lowest is dropped, you exempt if your 5 tests are an A average without the lowest dropped. You get 6 easy bonus points on each exam that are open note. It's so easy you just have to go to lecture and take good notes. He also literally says test questions too.

I had Dr. Coulson for GEOL-1010 and adored the class so I decided to take GEOL-2020 with him as well. This is a difficult class (lots of tests, memorization, relatively hard labs); however, it is fair. The lectures are wonderful, and Dr. Coulson is always accessible. Study alone (whiteboards are helpful), make VERY detailed notes and pay attention!

This guy is awesome - what a wholesome dude. You can tell he cares about what he's teaching and really tries to make a boring subject interesting. People need to laugh at his jokes more because he's actually so funny. He gives lots of chances for extra credit on tests, no homework, and attendance is optional; take Professor Coulson!!!

Dr. Coulson's class is 100% effort based. Negative reviews on here are most likely due to a lack of studying the material in depth. As long as you show up to class and spend time outside of the class reviewing, you should not have a problem. However, if you are not a good test taker, I wouldn't recommend this class specifically.

Literally minoring in geology now because I liked his class that much. You NEED to show up to class and take GOOD notes if you want to do well.

Besides a few small extra credit opportunities, the only grades are exams. You can exempt from the final if you have an A. The lectures are information heavy but if you take good notes you should be fine.

I LOVE Professor Coulson! I am a business major, but took this class for my science credit. You need to put in work for the tests, but if you do so then the test are easy and straightforward. If you get an A average, you get to exempt the final. He is super funny and the lectures are extremely easy to follow. Just make sure you take good notes!

Every class is a lecture and 100% of your grade is exam based. Professor Coulson will try and trick you on exam questions but everything on the test is covered in lectures. Coulson is a great guy and keeps lectures interesting. Concepts aren't very difficult to grasp but the amount of information you need to memorize for a test is A LOT. Study hard

Alan is a bit of a quirky guy. His class is basically just lectures and 4 exams but it's a manageable amount of information. Really nice that there is no homework and only real work is memorization for the exams. He kept the material interesting when he could and made lots of little jokes in his lectures (sometimes, even some that were funny).

Professor Coulson is a great Professor. He gets straight to the point and his lectures are very effective. This course is literally just memorization, so study a week before each exam and you will be fine. You can exempt the final as well. The only grades in this course are 4 exams, yes 4, then the final exam for a total of 5 exams. Easy course.

Alan was amazing!!!! I don't know why people have rated him so low cause he's pretty considerate and will re-explain something if you're confused. Don't worry about any homework outside of class. Just study all the material from the lecture a couple of days before the exam and you will do fine.

Professor Coulson is a great guy. His classes are all lectures so while attendance is not mandatory, if you miss a class, you'll be missing a LOT of information. There's only 4 exam grades and you can exempt the final. If you take notes and listen in class, you'll be fine on the tests.

Grade is between 3/4 unit exams and one final, bonus assignments given for each test, did not go to class for most of the semester but if you can find notes to study with it is not horrible but going to class makes it a lot easier as his slides do not contain much info

Geology 1010 with Coulson was great! Graded by only 4 exams with opportunities for extra credit points on each one. Can drop lowest exam and exempt final if you have an A. No homework and lecture heavy class that relies on your ability to memorize what's said in the lectures.

You'll have to put in the work, but he wants to see all of his students succeed! He gives bonus points, extra credit, and exemption from final if you do well. Just don't cheat and it will be smooth sailing if you show up to class and study!!

GEOL1010 was a breeze especially as a stem major; your grade is entirely based on 4 exams with a possibility of exempting the final if you have an A average on all 4 exams. There are "bonus assignments" that give you extra credit points on your exams so definitely do all of these! There are quizlets on the lectures that can get you an A.

Very chill and fun guy, does extra credit for each exam, which really boosts your grade. No homework, but you have to go to the lectures, otherwise you'll fail the exams. Overall, really enjoyed him.

Exams are straightforward; study every now and then, and you should be able to get at least a B. Really easy class if you are good with studying about an hour a week and memorization.

I loved Coulson! I found it easy to do well in his class and he throws some jokes into his lectures. Take really good notes and try your best to get everything he says. I also highly recommend doing the exam reviews so you can see what types of questions he asks. Be careful of question wording and really study for exam 2. Also do the bonus!

some test questions come straight from the practice quizzes so do those and do the bonus assignments they're generally easy and get added to your test grades. tests are the only grades in the class.

Coulson's class has straightforward exams, but requires consistent memorization. Attend lectures, take diligent notes, and use Unstuckstudy for efficient study prep. Bonus assignments can boost your grade - just don't cheat and you'll do well!

Coulson is a good professor as long as you take good notes. His class is just exams averaged together, If you study for the exams and do the practice exams you should do fine in this class. I highly recommend doing all the extra credit he gives. This provides you an added extra six points on your exams.

The entire class is just lectures and 4 tests plus a final, and the tests were very easy if you just study your notes on the lectures. You are not tested on anything that is not in the lectures, and he explains the concepts well. You exempt the final with an A which is extremely easy to do, and there's even extra credit. Great professor.

I took Dr. Coulson's class as a non-science major and am glad I did. Coulson is an experienced lecturer and it shows after taking other Profs who lecture poorly. His grading criteria is simple and fair. If your good with memorization you'll get an A. Just make sure to actually attend the lectures and take good notes.

Coulson definitely teaches a lot of information during lectures, but he is an amazing professor who is easy to understand. He will always help outside of class, update Canvas daily, and send reminders all the time. I just took geology for a random gen-ed requirement, and he made it really interesting to learn about.

Alan is likeable, cares about the material and those learning it, and offers good resources for studying and extra credit. Attend lectures as often as you can and watch recordings, being sure to take notes when he mentions something not directly on a slide. I recommend taking notes on a downloaded copy of the lecture slides and then studying them.

The entire class is just 5 exams and you can exempt the final if you have an A average of the first 4 exams. The exams are easy if you attend lectures, take good notes, and put in the effort in studying for the exams. Highly recommend you do the bonus assignments and the practice exams. Don't listen to the bad reviews, they just have a skill issue.

This class is completely exam based with 4 midterms and a final and you can exempt the final if you have an A average on the midterms. The lectures are very content heavy, but if you go to class and take notes, and actually study your notes you'll do fine on the midterms. It's a lot of memorization but that's to be expected with an intro class.

Pay attention to his lectures and write down more of what he says rather than what's on the slides.Your entire grade will be 4 tests and if you have an A average you can exempt the final. He is strict on being on your phone and cheating, but if you go to class and study exempting the final ins't impossible.

Professor Coulson is an excellent teacher. While exams are difficult, success is guaranteed if you put in the time and energy. He wants you to succeed and gives students the resources to do so.

Professor Coulson is very passionate about Geology but it really shows in his tests. He cares way more about you UNDERSTANDING content and not just memorizing it. He gives exemptions on final if you have an A average between all exams but he will not round up grades easily. You need to go to every class or you genuinely have 0 chance of passing.

1. only grades are 4 tests and final, if u have A-average on first 4 tests, u exempt final 2. u can get 6 extra credit pts per test, they're easy to get 3. no grade for attendance, but u need to show up every class and take good notes for an A 4. tests are all memorization; test avgs were around 75-81 for every test, highs were always 104-106

Your grade is defined by your exams. There are four midterm exams and one final but if you have an A you can exempt out of the final. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you want to do well go to the lectures. Overall, the concepts in class are not hard you just have to put in effort to study. Would definitely recommend if you need a lab science.

Great professor. Make sure you go to the lectures and take good notes. Do the bonus assignments and take the practice tests, because he often reuses questions from them.

You REALLY have to pay attention in lecture & take good notes to do well on the exams, which are your only grades, but he makes geology interesting! He's a funny guy & I actually enjoyed the lectures. He provides plenty of easy extra credit for exams. Class isn't a lot of work except studying. Highly recommend for a m/s credit for non-m/s people!

Great professor, make sure to attend the lectures and do the bonus question and practices exams.

He was a pretty good professor! Lectures were good but long, and you need to go to class to get notes that he doesnt always put on his slides. Exams can be a little tough but not bed if you study well enough.

Non mandatory attendance but you have to go to do well as there are things he talks about only in class on exams. Exams are all your grade but bonus opportunities (at least 6 points per exam) are available before exams. Lectures can be boring but he is a genuine guy.

Dr. Coulson is a very good lecturer. Attendance is optional, but you need to go because everything he mentions can be on the tests. The lectures are sometimes heavy and can get boring, but he does a good job of keeping you engaged. His tests can be difficult, but he offers a lot of bonus points. Overall, I would take if you need the credit.

The lectures can get a little boring, but he does try to make them interesting by telling jokes and facts. He offers up to 6 points of extra credit for each exam. You can exempt your final if you have an A average between the exams after the added extra credit points. Overall, it was a difficult class but if you put the effort in, you'll do good!

One of the best professors I had ever. Bonus points are obtainable on every exam and the final. Chill and funny guy. Attendance is not mandatory, but I would recommend showing up to actually understand the powerpoints. Living legend

Coulson is an amazing lecturer. Some topics can get a bit boring, but he genuinely wants you to understand and succeed, and as long as you go to lecture, pay attention, and study for the exams, you'll do great. Class is graded on 4 exams, you can get up to 6 bonus points on each exam. Exams are 50 MCQ, you can exempt the final with an A average.

While attendance isn't graded, you absolutely need to show up to class. Every class includes a lecture from start to finish; you will not get out of this class early, but it won't run late. Other than that, the class is very interesting, the tests reflect the lectures, and you don't really need the textbook.

His lectures never end early or late, always right on time. Most times the class feels like it drags but he does make little break/catch-up windows in between. The class is graded on 4 exams + final, he always gives an opportunity for extra credit, do them. Always try and have someone in the class to compare notes with, slides have minimal content.

Easiest science class I've had. The only grades are exams, but if you go to class and take good notes, youll be fine. Lectures are heavy and kind of a snooze, but it is all memorization and the concepts in the class are so easy. Definitely recommend. The bad reviews are probably from people who didn't show up to class.

Though my grade does not indicate it, as I do not care about geology in the slightest, Dr. Coulson is a very good professor and makes the requirements for the class incredibly clear, and if you study as much as he says to you will almost certainly have at least a passing grade.

Coulson cares about geology and wants his students to do well. If you don't come to class, you will not pass the class! You have to take good, detailed notes and listen to everything he says. He often emphasizes what will be on the exam, but you must study. He is approachable and cares. I've found the class to be fairly interesting tbh.

Very lighthearted

professor Coulson was a great lecturer and provided ample study materials for all of our exams. He was good about setting the expectations of the students and was helpful. Would take this course with him again.

preface - not a science girl - this class is only graded on exams based on lectures which were clear + content heavy. attendance not required he posts slides but its better to go to class. there are opportunities to boost your grade w/ bonus assignments - its a lot of memorization/ content - he is really nice - not a huge workload just studying

Nice guy & does his best to make the class entertaining, but boring content. Need to invest a lot of time & effort to do well in this class. Only grades are 4 tests + a final (exempt w/ A average). Opportunities to get bonus points on tests. Attendance isn't mandatory & he posts slides but a lot of information isn't on the slides so go to class.

Dr. Coulson is a fantastic lecturer and makes a topic as boring as geology, at least somewhat interesting. He communicates about topics in a very clear, understandable way and adds his funny sense of humor which keeps you engaged. You are graded entirely on exams but they are fully multiple choice and he gives you plenty of extra credit.

Coulson is honestly great and this coming from someone who doesn't care for geology, but after his class I lowkey find it interesting. He knows what he's talking about and he also knows how to dumb it down for people who don't (me). The whole class is a lecture and he never finishes early and 4 exams are ur grade and he has many xtra cred chances.

I really enjoyed his lecture. It's definitely not for everyone. You will require decent attention to detail to differentiate between his answers because he puts good trick answers to his exam questions. Grade is entirely dependent on exams. Attendance isn't checked, but you will need to show up to do well. He almost converted me to a geology major.