He's a goofy guy, fun lecturer, and very intelligent.The content of the classes is very interesting but he comes acorss as a little scatterbrained at times.He's always more than willing to help you but sometimes he gets overly excited.Overall, he's a great professor.Take his classes and you won't be disappointed.

Interesting lectures make going to class easy, which is a must to succeed. Fun, aproachable professor. Lengthy exams but easy to well if you took decent notes.

the only thing about him is......he is soooooo HOT...

Dr. Gervais is very intelligent and knowlegable in the topics he teaches. His classes arent very easy, but you are guaranteed to learn a LOT of valuable info.

Enthusiastic and good-humored instructor who structures his lectures so that good note-taking, participation and attendance will ensure a good grade. Serious students will thoroughly enjoy his classes.

This class was easy. Tests are short answer & essay. But he gives u a study guide before that tells EXACTLY what will be on the exam. And draw pictures! I didn't take him seriously when he first said to draw pics on tests but do it! Every time I did this I seemed to get a better grade for that test question!

Very good teacher. Makes the class fun with his silly sense of humor. He has 3 essay still test which is not room to make much error. Come to class and study lecture and you'll do well.

I took geog 1 with another teacher and did not pass, however with gervais i was able to grasp the material better. I don't think his class is hard if you come to class and study your notes, he's a nice guy and can get you interested in the subject.

i took both geo 1 and the lab with this professor, i think he's doing great, geography is pretty much self explanatory if you take the time out to read...so he does as much as he can. STUDY STUDY STUDY! its easy to get an A, show up to class, do the work. simple!

People Hating on Gervais! Dude is a great teacher and his tests are tough but since when did college have to be easy. Quit whining. SacState is lucky to have Dr. Gervais!

Sounds like there are some lazy students out there...Take Gervais, he is a great teacher. I've had him for three classes now and have received A's in all of them. Go to class, take good notes,draw the pictures, and go through the study guide and you will be fine. He is a little quirky but knows his stuff. You can learn a lot from him.

I really liked this guy and his class. It was very humorous and light hearted which made absorbing a ton of info much easier. As times he can be a bit spacy, but I think that comes with a 'wirey' personality. I definatly recommend him and you probably don't need to use the book unless you miss class.

He is very entertaining, and teaches lots of interesting topics. I think he is hilarious. I really enjoyed the class but ended up earning myself a D+. I usually get all A's and B's in other classes. The tests were just too hard. And I did NOT like writing that big paper!

My favorite teacher so far at CSUS! Very knowledgable, funny, and keeps class interested. Take good notes, study hard, don't miss class, and you'll do fine. Tests are challenging, but you learn alot. If you don't understand, go see him during office hours, he's very helpful. The textbook is confusing, but he tells you everything you need to know.

He is very entertaining. Extremely intelligent and knowledgeable about the sciences. I absolutely loved this class but was bummed that I received a C+. I was told he is known to be the hardest grader in the dept. but the info you learn is so worth it. I have a new appreciation for biogeog after this class. Excellent teacher for science majors.

I took Gervais for during the summer which was the biggest mistake ever because he didn't help a lot of people and half of the class practically failed! You would think he's hot if your into receding hair lines in men...

I will say he is passionate about teaching, but I have to say, though I did very well in his classes, I would avoid him. The problem lies in his tests and his term paper. He is vague about what he wants and HOW he wants it written. I gotta C on his recent paper, and I NEVER get C's on papers...and his reasoning made no sense to me....

Main thing: take goood notes! Interesting personality, keeps class in tune. Tests are mainly based on lecture & movie notes & sometimes...online articles. 3-exams, all multiple choice, t-f questions.

This class helped me a lot. It was realistic. It was hard to understand sometimes and we had no book so dont miss any days and take good notes. I missed 3 days and got a B. The term paper was graded on what you learned and barely affected by your grammar and english errors.

LOVED his class. It was interesting and easy! Plus cheap, no text book at all! He is a goofy guy, and makes class fun. Four tests and that is your grade. Study your notes and you will pass for sure.

So glad i took this class!You dont have to buy a book! HE is a funny guy and teaches the class in a very interesting way! As long as you go to class everyday, and study 2 days before the exam for 5 hours you are set with a good grade! I never thought I would every be interesed int his kind of stuff but I was, because of him!Also, interesting movies

If you aren?t naturally good with maps and graphs, take another lab class. It was difficult. In order to do well, attendance is a must. Once the topic is covered on a lab, it is not revisited in the future. Prof. Gervais is willing to answer all questions. There are 3 tests, but studying for them is hard because it?s based on the labs.

This professor is very funny and makes class very enjoyable. Teaches very clear and makes sure you understand it. Shows a lot of interesting videos. Tests are not bad, especially if you attend class and do study guide. Overall very good and easy class.

Makes the class fun and the learning experience enjoyable...won't hand it to you though, so if you don't like to do the work don't take him because you have to earn the grade!

I love this guy. He seriously cracks me up. His classes are extremely interesting too and he gives you a ton of great info. He acts like hes going off on tangents sometimes, don't let that fool you or catch you off guard because its probably on the test. There is little to no homework just PAY ATTENTION and study and its easy.

awesome professor! made up of 4 exams which is nice. he does curve the tests, but not by much. He is very enthusiastic about the subject and makes it fun. definitely recommend him! not text book necessary just pay attention to lecture.

I am in his geography class now. I think he is a great teacher. He makes class very interesting and fun. Points only come from tests so you have to do well on those to do well in the class. No need for book, all tests based off his lectures so attendance is mandatory. I'm pretty sure I'm about to receive a B. His tests can be a bit tricky.

DO NOT buy the book! You do not need it! attendance is mandatory and make sure you take great notes. His tests are 100% from notes and ALWAYS goes over the study guide. Take him!

First, DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. you will not need it, as long as you attend every lecture or at least get the notes you should easily get an A or B on each test. He is super witty and actually made it enjoyable for me to learn about geography. My favorite professor this semester!

He is a power point professor, keeps the class interesting with jokes. Do not buy book we never used, the only time you would be using the book is if you want more information on what you learned. If he sees a large amount of people not showing up he will take role. Overall great professor. Study and you can easily get a B or higher.

Dr. Gervais is so smart! He is passionate, interesting and cares about his students. Of course you have to be willing to do the work..he will not give you a good grade if you haven't put in the effort..its geography though, not rocket science.. just pay attention and ask questions if you don't understand and you will do fine.

Gervais is awesome. Hilarious as well. There was not a class where I did not laugh. Do not let his easy going nature fool you however. He is not going to give you an A unless you study hard. Tests are pretty much the most important things. There is a study guide and I recommend that you learn all of it and then some. Awesome/10.

Gervais is so funny! Every once in a while he pulls an amusing and witty joke that cracks the class up. Most of the questions from the exams come directly from his lectures. As long as you take good notes and study, you should do fine. It's hard to get an A in this class (unless you're already good at science), but it's easy to get a B or a C.

Wonderful guy. Really tough class. He does not post his lecture notes anywhere, so you need to come to class. Always. Sometimes it sounds like he's just riffing or having side conversation but he is teaching the class, and that information shows up on tests. Follow his essay criteria TO THE LETTER or you will get a mediocre grade. Funny dude.

Funny &makes class enjoyable. IDK why almost everyone says his classes are hard. Not really, first time I took his class I got a B+. Years later I had to take another science class so I decided to take another class with him, ended up with an A. Just be sure to go to class, take notes, and DO THE STUDY GUIDES! 98% of test comes from them.

Professor Gervais is super intelligent! Make sure to not text and talk in class. He have good hearings and will put you on the spot. All exam materials are covered in the lectures. Class is composed of two easy logs and three exams and one final. Not bad at all. Really enjoyable. His sarcasms are very funny. Overall, a GREAT professor! Take him!

I was undeclared before, but after taking this class I changed my major to Geog. He's a great professor. He explains confusing concepts very well and never fails to make a class interesting. He wrote the textbook n it rly helped me through the semester. Tests are T/F and Multiple choice. They are pretty hard, so make sure you know your stuff.

Honestly, do not buy the book. Just buy the online access code cause you can access the book there. It was a waste of money. Also, make sure you really know your stuff and go to class. Some of the tests had material that were discussed in class and random information. Take good notes and really study. Good luck, and do not miss due dates.

This class was of course taken for general ed but that doesn't mean it wasn't interesting. He's a funny guy in an awkward way and he is very clear in his lectures. Tests are multiple choice and easy to study for. I'd highly recommend him if you are trying to met physical science requirement or want to take geography

Go to class and study and you will get a good grade. He's very funny in an "awkward science guy" type way and he really cares about the grade you get. He can be tough but he's lenient when you have questions. His grading system is weird since you can't see it but he will let you know if you ask. Take notes and use the online text when doing quizzes

By far my favorite professor. Subject matter of this course really makes you think, but also they way he goes about teaching. He makes you open your mind to things that you might not otherwise. Tests are tricky, multiple choice, but tricky verbage. Study guides are long. Just read your notes. Write down every word he says.

Prof. Gervais is one of the best professors I have taken! He is funny and makes the material interesting to learn. Overall, the class is simple: 4 tests, 8 or so online quizzes, and 2 one-page writing assignments. The tests are the most difficult--but once you learn his style, you'll do fine. His class is fairly challenging for a GE course.

Very interesting lectures and he's funny, but the hardest class I've ever taken. Four exams, one mandatory field trip, and a term paper is all he grades off of. His examples are sometimes unclear and the study guides don't match up with the exams well. Give yourself at least a full week to study for his tests.

Gervais was by far my fav professor. He's hilarious and makes lectures fun. He's super informative and knowledgeable. Weekly quizzes on Launchpad. Exams are based on quizzes and lecture. He will tell you what will/will not be on exam. Lectures a thorough and kinda fast-paced, only 3 writing assignments and super simple. Take him!

Mr. Gervias is a very nice and sociable person. He wants you to do well in his classes. He jokes are hilarious and he makes the class fun. Though his tests are poorly written and can be loaded with trivia type questioning so be ready to know the details. Other than that he is a good teacher.

I definitely knew what we were learning. He makes sure you know the material before moving on. He also makes sure you know what is expected on the exams by doing review the class before and even sending out a study guide!

Professor Gervais is literally one of the best professor. His lectures are great and so interesting. I had so much fun and he's really funny. I actually learned a lot in this class. Honestly, quizzes & exams are SUPER easy if you just pay attention and study. He's amazing and you're lucky if you get him! The book is online and super helpful!

I didn't like him at first (when I got my first essay graded) but he grew on me over the semester. His class is set up well for online (during COVID 19). 5 exams (no final), maybe 15 quizzes, and 3 essays (short). Don't be fooled by the low point value on the essays, each one is 5% of the grade because of the way they are weighted.

Gervais is very understanding and caring. He seems to enjoy teaching and really just expects participation and effort. He was responsive outside of class and his textbook is super easy to follow, as well as the quizzes and exams. I never felt "tricked" or like he (or the readings) didn't cover things that were on the tests. Great teacher!

Fun professor who loves the subject and relates what we learn and the impacts of everything. 2 papers that are very easy and the quizzes + exams are easy too. Everything is literally out of the textbook. Also tons of extra credit was offered. Utilized Google Earth which made it even more fun. MAKE SURE YOU PARTICIPATE, he wants participation

Bruce Gervais is really passionate about teaching this subject. Two mandatory reading materials are tied to the quizzes throughout the course. He really likes to interact with students, so participation definitely matters. TAKE LECTURE NOTES RIGOROUSLY - both what he says about the lecture slides as well as what's on the slides are BOTH on exams.

Funny and knowledgeable professor. Attendance taken daily. Willing to work with students. Fast grader & updated Canvas consistently. Homework weekly, 1 big paper, 5 tests. Some questions on tests can be worded funkily or focus on extremely specific parts of lecture

Prof Gervais has many thoughtful and interesting lectures. The tests are very hard and contain "trick" questions. The garbage audit project is easy and unique to include in the class. He is a very knowledgable and quirky professor. I enjoyed his class and think that he is a great lecturer. Be sure to study and attend the lectures though.

i enjoyed this class bc of material, you can tell the professor enjoys teaching but the homework did not do much for me and had to pay for it. 3 midterms with one paragraph assignments every once in a while like pop quizzes which were easy.

Intro to Meteorology with Dr. Gervais was a good class. The lectures were always lively! The e-textbook was a bit of a drag since the chapters were very long and the book's content was not even what the exams were about. Pay attention during the lectures and try to participate/ask questions since he is very knowledgeable.

The topics he talks about are interesting. He sometimes brings up politics which is unrelated to the material. He is funny and quirky. Attend lectures and take the quizzes for the book online, not hard. The wording on tests can be tricky, making it hard. The garbage project was insightful. Not sure what I am supposed to get out of the class.

Assignments are kind of hard but he's such a fun teacher. He's always making class interesting and tries to get us all involved. I would take him again.

This professor is great! This course isn't very difficult as long as you attend all classes and take notes. There are 4 exams and they are all based on the in-class notes, so make sure to take detailed notes. There are online homework quizzes. You have to purchase the ebook in order to access the quizzes. Be ready for in-class writing!

Intro to Meteorology with Professor Gervais was an engaging class. Lectures were lively, but the textbook wasn't very helpful. Participate in class - the professor is knowledgeable. Unstuck study was a useful study tool alongside other resources.

Chill professor, he's very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the material. Weekly reading + quizzes, 4 exams, and you can make a cheat sheet for each exam. Straight-forward class. Lecture heavy, attendance matters.