4.1

Baher Ghosheh

Geography - Edinboro University

4.1
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
58%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.1
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

58%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Tests are mostly on ideas rather than facts

GEO390 - 5.0 rating

Very nice and kind but difficult

GEOG101 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

55%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
B (5)
C+ (3)
C (2)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(6)C(5)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 15 reported grades
B: 5
C+: 3
C: 2
A: 2
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (5)
Respected (4)
Graded by few things (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Caring (2)
Test heavy (2)
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Reviews (84)
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GEOG
Dec 16, 2002

he is a very nice guy, its hard to figure out what he is going to be testing on

5.0
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GEOG275
Jan 4, 2003

He is a well balanced professor an a nice man.

5.0
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WORLDGEOG
Jan 13, 2003

Super nice, interesting, very helpful/accessible.

5.0
2.0
GEOG
Jan 16, 2003

so cute!!! Love his accent

5.0
1.0
CULTURALG
Feb 13, 2003

Very good, lot of info, great guy. Just study and you're fine.

5.0
1.0
GEO102
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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GEOGRAPHY
Apr 13, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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GEOG101
Apr 20, 2003

Very Easy! If you take notes and pay attention there is no need to buy the book! All the questions on his tests are from his notes. Good Luck!

4.0
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GEOG
Aug 19, 2003

A crazy, crazy, crazy man! But good! Very good. Part of the reason why I'm sticking around for another semester.

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GEO101
Nov 4, 2003

He is wonderful! I loved going to class because he was always informative and interesting. His tests are easy as long as you study your notes. For the ladies, he has a really large package...I think he chooses his pants just to show it off.

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1.0
GEOG101
Dec 28, 2003

to easy didn't want to go to class...ever. still passed.

4.0
2.0
GEO
Feb 16, 2004

exams easy, take notes, attend, and don't buy the book

4.0
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CULGEO
Mar 12, 2004

this man is a great professor if you have a chance to take his class do so easy grade

4.0
1.0
WORLDGEO
Mar 30, 2004

Very easy as long as you pay attention in class and get all the notes. There is no sense in buying the book. He knows what he is talking about.

5.0
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GEOG130
Apr 12, 2004

take notes, pay attention, don't bother w/ the book. great prof, you will like him (unless you suck) he knows what he's talking about, and answers any questions.

5.0
1.0
GEO
Apr 17, 2004

You cannot leave Edinboro without knowing him. It's about time. Take any of his class. He is the best man and my brother.

4.0
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GEORGRAPHY
Apr 19, 2004

Excellent Prof. Dont bother with the book. Take very good notes and study them well. Tests are strictly from notes. He has a passion for what he teaches and is very knowledgable. You'll be glad you took his class.

5.0
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GE130
May 11, 2004

Very good instructor who really knows His Geo. Don't buy the book, you won't need it. Just take good notes and participate in the discussions.

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GEO101
May 31, 2004

DONT BUY THE BOOK. easy class, but i still struggled to get an A b/c of sleeping in class. didnt think i learned much...but beginning to realize i have a better and broader sense of geography. easy tests.

5.0
2.0
WORLDGEO
Aug 30, 2004

His accent and gentle voice rather ruins his lectures. He's a very gentle-hearted fellow and very helpful and sympathetic.

5.0
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WORLDGEO
Oct 18, 2004

Excellent professor. Very intelligent, kind, and understanding. He is also incredibly hot.

5.0
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GEOGRAPHY
Nov 24, 2004

He is very nice guy and great professor

4.0
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GEOG
Nov 25, 2004

i was really excited about this class, but he's killed geography. In fact, it doesn't even seem like he teaches geography... so if you AREN'T interested in Geography, take this class, if you are, try someone else

5.0
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GEOGASIA
Mar 15, 2005

His use of PowerPoint makes the lecture boring.

5.0
2.0
POLITICALGEOG
Jun 1, 2005

Very pleasant lecturing voice and appearance. Tests reflect knowledge gained and pertain to covered subject.

5.0
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GEOG275
Aug 11, 2005

Excellent professor. Knows his material WELL. Very humble and nice guy. Does anything he can to help you and loves to share his knowledge as much as he can. The class is very basic and straight-forward, just like the tests are. Just review your daily notes and you will do well on the tests. Lots of good videos too!! Not bad at all...

5.0
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GEO
Aug 19, 2005

This man was born to teach.

4.0
1.0
WORLDGEOGRAPHY
Aug 30, 2005

I must say, Ghosheh is a kind, mild-mannered little man, but his accent is kind of thick, and he is a bit too-softspoken. Not especially engaging, but he is knowledgeable.

4.0
4.0
GEO
Oct 19, 2005

he really seems to care about the students and also likes the material

4.0
2.0
GEO101
Nov 7, 2005

the class is all based around lectures and videos. do not buy the book! you will not need it. i never opened my all semster and i have a b+. the tests are all mutliple choice and pretty easy for the most part. i would take another class from him!!

5.0
2.0
WORLDGEO
Nov 16, 2005

Don't buy the book, I got an A and never cracked it!!!! Listen to the lecture/videos and take good notes. He tells VERY INTERESTING stories!! I will take a class from him again.

5.0
2.0
GEOGRAPHY
Nov 23, 2005

This professor is very intelligent. He knows a lot about the subject, yet doesn't treat students as if they are inferior for not having the same amount of knowledge. Very very down to earth, patient, (and attractive). Take him if you get the chance.

5.0
2.0
CULTURALGEOG
Dec 12, 2005

I am not a geography major, but I had him for world geog. once and had to take him twice more, I tried to fit him in everywhere. I learned so much from him, he knows everything about everywhere. The only way you can't love him is to just not be interested in learning anything new about the world. If I wasn't graduating, I'd take him again.

5.0
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GEO130
Dec 16, 2005

He is a very caring professor, about the students and material. Very nice. If you have any questions,just ask. He is more than willing to help you however he can. 110% recommended

5.0
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CULTGEOGRAPHY
Dec 17, 2005

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MAN! At first I thought the class was just an easy A, but by the end I realized I loved this class and learned so much I almost changed my major. Pay attention, take notes, and ask questions. He is extremely helpful and genuinely wants students to learn. He is passionate about what he teaches. I learned alot from the videos.

5.0
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GEOG10
Jan 18, 2006

Professor Ghosheh presents the information from your text in a very understandable way. His test are fair and if you study you will be able to get an A easily. I learned a great deal from this class.

4.0
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GEO
Apr 21, 2006

He is very helpful! Understands if you can't make it to every class. Tests are not to bad, just take notes and listen when he lecture. He is very nice and approachable.

3.0
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GEOG130
Oct 31, 2006

Just take good notes in class, the tests are all based on notes. You don't use your text book at all.

5.0
3.0
CULTGEOG
Dec 1, 2006

He really kept my interest in class. Nice guy. Only 4 tests, some coloring, but if u wanna do well on the test you have to go to class and get his notes.

4.0
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HIST101
Mar 28, 2007

No Comments

4.0
3.0
GEOG101
Apr 11, 2007

He's a cool guy. The tests can be tricky, but if you know your notes you'll do fine. He tells you to read the chapters but there's really no point. Class can be boring at times. But all in all, decent class.

4.0
1.0
GEO375
Apr 11, 2007

Mid-East geography~ Super easy if you already know just about anything about the region. He tends to teach as if we are retarded with a lot of repetition but if you don't know anything, it makes the test a breeze. You don't need the book and the assigned readings aren't needed for the tests and aren't discussed in class. Easy +A.

4.0
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GEOG101
Apr 30, 2007

He's the best geography professor out there, so take him if you get the chance. You learn a lot, he keeps it interesting, and his tests aren't that hard, although you do have to study - but that's just a part of college, isn't it? There isn't much class participation, so I guess it can get boring sometimes, but like I said, it's a piece of cake.

5.0
2.0
GEO101
May 1, 2007

KNows his stuff...very good teacher. I liked coloring the maps. Class can be a little boring but the movies were interesting. Didn't use the book at all.

4.0
2.0
GEO101
May 12, 2007

Pretty easy class, you DO NOT need the book, the tests are easy and he drops one test grade.

3.0
3.0
GEO101
Jul 5, 2007

Vehemently hates America and constantly bashes us... then again he's a college professor so get used to it. The class wasn't too bad aside from that. He tries to trick you on the test questions though.

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Sep 11, 2007

Awesome teacher. really easy. teaches everthing thats on the test

3.0
2.0
GEOG101
Dec 13, 2007

Class isn't too bad. He does tend to show how other countries are better than us. It could be because he uses our country as an example because most of us are familiar with our own culture so it would be easy for us to compare and understand what he is saying. Final is comprehensive so there is a lot of material to study.

5.0
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GEO390
Mar 11, 2008

Great class....learned so much about Asia.

5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Mar 13, 2008

cool guy but tests can be tricky. if you study your notes you'll do fine. all in all, decent class

5.0
3.0
GEOGASIA
Mar 20, 2008

Great class. Everybody should take this course....best course at the Boro, covers many countries and topics that all students should learn. Tests can be tricky but overall, a great course.

3.0
3.0
GEOG101
Jun 2, 2008

Teacher was interesting. He gave me knowledge on many things I never knew before. The tests are all multiple choice and a few map questions. Take down all the notes in class! I had a tough time on the tests confusing some of the material. I would say a B is achievable with minimal effort.

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GEOMIDE
Sep 22, 2008

dr.Baher Ghosheh was very enlightening- i took his geo of the middle east class my last semester of my sr. year and i was highly informed- hes a brilliant man with a wealth of knowledge about the middle east- he brought in food for us to try from other countries which i found a nice idea- great class to take to relax and absorb!!

4.0
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GEOG101
Apr 7, 2009

geography isn't my best subject but he somehow makes it interesting didn't use the book at all, read the notes and study the maps and you will do fine. Don't pick a front seat, his B.O. stinks horribly bad I unfortunately sit in a front seat and have to cover my nose everytime he walks by bc it's that bad, With minimal effort a B is highly possible

5.0
2.0
GEO390
May 8, 2009

Geo of Asia was a interesting class. You will learn so much about Asia and Dr. Ghosheh is a nice and helpful professor.

5.0
2.0
GEO130
Dec 15, 2009

Great Professor, His lectures are from the book mostly but does add some of his own knowledge. Highly recommend this professor. Tests are easy. He does not try to trick you. You either know the material or you dont!

4.0
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GEOG101
Mar 29, 2010

He was a very good teacher, very clear & made sure that you understood what you were learning. I highly recommend him.

5.0
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GEO390
May 8, 2010

Great Prof. Tests are mostly on ideas rather than facts. its a must to be at each class and a lot of test material is on lecture notes rather than book.

4.0
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GEOG130
Apr 13, 2011

Very nice guy. Helpful when needed. I hate geography, but the class wasnt too bad. Tests are based on ideas that he talks about in class. DOnt skip, youll get behind.

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GEOG101
Dec 6, 2011

Very nice guy, yet is kind of tough if you are not geographically inclined. Can thoroughly understand everything he says in class, yet his tests are very hard. Read every word in the book and study every statistic he gives you and you should be fine. Very nice and kind but difficult.

3.0
2.0
GEOG130
Dec 15, 2011

Had him for honors geography. He is sometimes hard to understand but is a very good guy. Tests are mostly about class work but at least look over the textbook.

3.0
2.0
GEOG101
Nov 23, 2012

I was put off by the level of bias in his lectures. He really tries to tear apart the US by saying how much better every other country is. If you ever fact check professors or have prior knowledge don't take this guy. He will try to make Geography a Poli Sci class and brainwash you. He even claims to know how much oil exists beyond known reserves.

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Jun 9, 2013

I had to take the course and did not know what to expect. After 5 years of college, I can say I learned more in world geography than in any other course. His tests are hard but the class was very interesting and informative.

5.0
2.0
GE390
Jun 9, 2013

Loved it. Learned so much about Asia, Japan, China, India. He uses many short video in class and share his experience living and visiting these countries. Very interesting. Makes me want to travel to all those places.

4.0
2.0
GEOG390
Dec 11, 2013

The man knows his stuff. He teaches from knowlegable sources and from his experiences. I generally did well in his classes. I was fairly enlightened by the course. His handwriting's rough at times, but I've seen worse. He can be hard to get in contact with outside of office hours. Good with OSD students.

5.0
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GEO
Dec 13, 2013

Dr. Ghosheh is a great Professor. He is very knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches and is willing to help with anything you. Tests are multiple choice and True or False, while homework assignments are few and far between. Hes a great guy and I pumped to take another one of his courses next semester.

4.0
3.0
GEOG390
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 24, 2014

Tests are all stats.

4.0
3.0
GEOG101
May 17, 2015

Dr. Ghosheh is the man! I hate historygeography but he actually made class bearable. His tests are really hard so you really have to study but everything on the tests is in the notes you take in class, so DON'T skip!! I never opened my book, only used my notes, and got an A. The project is super easy, he doesn't expect much from it. 100% recommend

4.0
4.0
HONSGEOG101
Grade: B
Jun 3, 2015

Dr. Ghosheh is a great professor, but his tests are ridiculously difficult. I studied for an entire week before a test and still did poorly. Make sure you take notes on EVERYTHING he is saying, and always go over the most random facts because they will always be on the test.

2.0
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GEOG101
Grade: C+
Nov 12, 2015

The powerpoints are long and cover so much info, I had a hard time studying for this class. The tests are hard and cover things we barely talk about. The only thing that saved my grade were the maps we had to color. Taking notes in this class is so annoying. The only good thing is that he drops your lowest quiz grade.

3.0
5.0
GEOG101
Grade: C
Dec 1, 2015

He is a really nice professor that knows a lot but his test are impossible!! The study guides do not help at all. I tried tutors, reading the book, study guides and never got higher than a C on any test!

4.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2015

Learned a lot from this class! Ghosheh is very knowledgeable of the subject. If you study often for his tests, you can get a B in class. Definitely go to class and pay attention because his lectures are important for the tests! Didn't use the textbook at all. Very few homework assignments.

4.0
4.0
HONSGEOG101
Grade: C
Dec 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

His class is difficult. He lectures every class so make sure you attend and take good notes. The readings do help but you want to make sure you show up to class and actually pay attention during lecture. Tests, maps, and your final presentation are what's graded. He does drop your lowest test grade, but still make sure you do really well on tests.

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3.0
2.0
GEOG130
Grade: B+
May 10, 2017
Would take again

He was alright, as an instructor he was a little unorganized, but his material was very easy and is pretty smart. He seems like a very nice man and often made little jokes in class. I enjoyed learning about the world, but this class felt too easy and unorganized for me.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
GEO101
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

This class is very tough however, you will get through it! I recommend finding a note taker if you are an OSD student. This is a very lecture, heavy class. The good news is, he drops the lowest test score! Do not be afraid to ask questions. Dr. BG is a nice person and loves to see individuals who put forth an effort. I recommend using Quizlet .

TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
GEO101
Oct 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He talks about Edinboro more than actual geography. His powerpoints are often unclear and poorly organized, if you dont read the book on your own time youll have a hard time in class. I find this class generally unbearable.

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LECTURE HEAVY
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GEOG101
Grade: C+
Apr 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

For this to be considered a "101" class is beyond me. The professor makes it difficult to pass the tests. It's very lecture heavy and provides notes in powerpoint but they are hard to understand what he means. Tests are like the notes but very specific questions and has the option "all the above" on almost all the questions. Coloring maps too :/

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
GEO101
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Actually a very nice guy! His class may have been a little challenging, but it never got to the point where I wanted to drop the class entirely. He'll say that you need a textbook, but you really don't. I rented mine out for the class, and only brought it in once or twice. Everything else in his class is either lectures or tests.

Respected
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
GEOG101
Grade: B-
Jan 12, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Ghosheh is a nice guy and I enjoyed the class. Everything you need for the tests is in the presentations and they are all online. Beware though there is small stuff he mentions in the presentations that he sneaks in and it will catch you if you don't take good notes or pay attention. He drops the worst of the three tests and curves the final.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
GEOG130
Mar 2, 2020
Would take again

Tests are very difficult. His PowerPoint are on D2L but are extremely vague and not helpful if you missed the class. He is a very nice guy and his lectures are interesting. Tests are very in depth. Not a class you can get by without studying.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
GEOG101
Grade: B
Mar 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Save yourself the headache and do not take this class. Dr. Ghosheh will give you power points and videos to study then ask about completely different information on the tests. He also does not tell you what you got wrong and just posts the grade.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
GEO260
Grade: A
Sep 15, 2020
Would take again

He is so sweet, I recommend taking him. He has been one of my favorite professors. I learned so much in this class. His tests are tricky, but he gives a lot of extra credit!

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
GEO390
Grade: C+
Oct 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very unprofessional. His course scheduale is hard to follow. Would not recommend this class to anyone.

Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2021
Would take again

I love him! He is so nice and willing to help. As long as you take notes, you will pass. He is a fair grader too! He talks pretty fast but after a few weeks, you get used to it. I highly recommend him. He is so nice!!!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

55%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
B (5)
C+ (3)
C (2)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(6)C(5)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 15 reported grades
B: 5
C+: 3
C: 2
A: 2
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (5)
Respected (4)
Graded by few things (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Caring (2)
Test heavy (2)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.82 avg change
Dec
Jan
Mar
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

GEOG275

5.0

(2)

WORLDGEOG

5.0

(1)

CULTURALG

5.0

(1)

GEO102

5.0

(1)

GEOGRAPHY

5.0

(3)
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Difficulty by Course

HONSGEOG101

4.0

GEO260

4.0

GEO390

3.3

GEOG

3.0

WORLDGEOG

3.0

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