Take very good notes during his lecture. For the exam just memorize all of your notes and you'll be fine. Textbook is unnecessary for this course as he will tell you. Write down EVERYTHING he says even if you think its more politics than geology.

this professor's exams are hard and unfair.

Seidemann is one of the best professors I've had! He gets you thinking for yourself, is endlessly helpfull about subject matters as well as any problems you may have elsewhere in school, career, etc. This man loves teaching and it shows!

A v.nice Prof. and really knows his stuff. Wud be glad to help u out after class!

Make sure you write down every single thing in his in-class notes. That is all he tests you on. No need to buy the book, just take good notes and you'll be fine.

good teacher, his tests are not difficult if you take notes. The book is not worth buying

He knows the subject well. Explains everything. Seems that geology is his life. Just take notes of everything he puts on the board. Same thing is going to appear on tests.

Very nice guy if you kiss up too him. Hard tests but doesnt care if you go to class or take notes.

hes a nice guy. there is really no need for a textbook, so save yourself the money. write down everything he says, and explain everything on the test, i cant stress that enough. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING. I got a B, so no complaints here

Nice guy, funny in a corny sort of way. His lectures are clear and concise, even interesting.

Have to know everything he says,must take A LOT of notes,but he's very clear and helpfull.

A great professor. A lot of work to cover, he moves fast. But very interesting topics, and a sense of a class having a community bonding. A lot of work, a fair grader, but overall fun and interesting. A+++

Good lecturer. Can move a bit fast in class. You don't really need the book for exams, its almost all based on notes. Funny guy.

He's really kool...has some interesting stuff to say before and after class. You don't need a text book in his class, but you better be a hell of a note taker! His exams prep you for more than JUST brooklyn college. A+

I personally think he is cool, but its better off if you have some prior knowledge of what he is discussing in class. By his lectures alone, you dont stand a chance for an A. He is a hard grader no doubt, but his class can easily be passed if thats all you want.

He makes all aspects of geology fun, even the boring ones. Need no textbook, but instead need 2 notebooks. Fun, interesting, and everything comes from class notes. BUT, hard essay exams, you need to study. I've taken him before and I'll take him again. Great professor.

Seidemann is easy to get a good grade for, all you have to do is take good notes and on the two tests that he gives, memorize those notes. his test questions are straightforward. Dont even get the book, its all from his lectures.

Awesome professor, I actually enjoyed his class and learned a ton. His class is quite challenging though, but just study over your notes like there is no tomorrow and you will ace the class. I got an A when I thought I would get no higher than a B. One of my favorite professors in BC so far!

He is an awesome personality. No need for a book in his class cuz he laboriously defines everything for you. Lectures might get a little boring after hearing him for 75 minutes constantly but its not worth missing his lectures because the entire exam is based on lectures. He grades a little harshely but you will know exactly why...

i had him a while ago for lab. he made geology interesting for me. really nice guy.

One of the best professors I have taken at Brooklyn. He managed to make geology class intersting even for someone like me who does not like science. Cool guy and a good lecturer.

Nice, nice guy. Good lecture and very attentive and helpful in lab. Low pressure. If you don't care, he won't either. But be prepared for an essay exam and some serious rock action. Cool fieldtrip in central park. Worth taking him just to witness his silly feuding with Dr. Savage, NYPIRG, environmentalists and Yankee-haters. High energy.

Good professor. Made a notoriously boring class interesting and enjoyable, though a bit of a stickler on exams.

this guy may not be the easiest proffesor, but his teaching style is awesome. no textbook. clear diagrams. practical knowledge. if he teaches a theory, he makes it sound usefull, (god only knows how). it's like story time but with tests. make sure you understand everything he says, he is cool about repeating something or taking lots of questions.

I really don't think he is all that bad. He is very strict with tests so review notes well. He does curve though. Other than that he is willing to answer questions and repeats as often as you need.

He's alright... Do not miss class and write down EVERY SINGLE thing that he says and study from that, you will do fine. I got an A. However, just come prepared with a double shot of caffeine.

Great Professor!Very inspiring, smth that may BC prof. do not offer. Always welcomed me during office hours, very helpful and clear. Would stay after class to talk abt politics, geology etc If you think what do you need geology for, then he’s the person to take this class with. I had no interest in geology at all! he makes the class interesting

I took him for lab. He is fairly approachable & helpful.His exams (midterm and final only) depend heavily on memory. Make sure u do all labs and verify your lab work with him to make sure you on the right track. He curves.

he's a pretty cool lab professor. his tests are kinda hard though, you really have to know your stuff because he challenges you to think. he can be boring sometimes though.

He's Kool; but you have to attend the class if you want to understand the subject. His tests are tough

His tests are based on class notes. he is one of the best and most interesting professor. i love his style of teaching and style of exam because there is no surprise at all. it's all in the notes.

i got a B and i thought the highest grade i could get was a C+. hes very interesting and is a great professor. i love the fact that he has absolutely no surprises on his exams but in order to do good on his exams, dont miss a single day of class....seriously!

Please take plenty of notes; and make sure you communicate your thoughts effectively on the exams.

He's pretty good, he could be a little clearer sometimes.

He is sooooo cool!!! He is the best teacher I've ever had! Did you know he won a court case against Nypirg!!! He is the best teacher you'll ever have! He gives As to those who deserve it and Fs to people he know do no work! Best class ever!

He has excellent knowledge in what he teaches and definitley teaches it clearly as well. You don't need a book, all you have to do is be able to memorize all of your notes and spit them back up for the test. Definitley open for any and all questions. Not a question he cannot answer. Tests are hard because too few questions and require lots of info.

He's a really cool guy. He really knows his stuff. His tests are a bit hard, but only if you don't attend the class. His class was awesome!

He is very well educated & passionate about Geo, def. teaches clearly. SOMETIMES makes me laugh. U dont need a bk, tests are on the difficult side, REMEMBER everything the way he said it. Open 4any questions b/c he always has an answer. I mean yea he's annoying but ok to get by. Write every single word down and you should be okay. OK? good lol...

he is a very good professor. he not only can teach you complicate knowledge in simply way, the more important thing is that he teaches you the ways of thinking. to the exam, if you participate in his class and take the notes, it is never hard to you.

Really passionate about the subject and always wants the class to ask questions...No book and 1 midterm and 1 final...MAKE SURE YOU COPY WHAT HE SAIDS EXACTLY HOW HE SAYS IT CAUSE THATS WHAT HES GONNA MAKE YOU PUT ON HIS TEST...anything else wont work..hes a yankee fan...

wow i am really shocked with some of these comments but im gonna break everything down....he is one of the best prof first u dnt gotta buy a book so u save money n u dont need one because he explains everything u need to know clearly all u have to do is take notes and study it and you will do well on the exams

he is great, very repetitive but its good because no book required so just write every single thing he says and just memorize for the test, he asks exactly the stuff that he talks about. i did all that and got an A. all the bad comments that others write probably because they dont like to come to class and take notes. Take him.

He's very outgoing and proactive about how he teaches about this course. He gave us examples and analogies of how does Geology relates to the everyday world. One of my favorite topics he teaches for this course is Global Warming, the Scientific Method, and the ties to NYPIRG, which is the reason why I came to his office hours.

I REALLY enjoyed this class. No textbook is required, which is fine b/c he explains the material very thoroughly. Just take good notes and spit the material back out on his exams. What's great about his teaching style is he not only teaches the material, but the scientific method and evidence one would use to get to the discoveries made in Geology

I had him for lab portion of Geology and even though the material is hard to understand with the limited time we have, if you asked him to help you, he really tried his hardest to help. He always encourage me to do my best and not to lack confidence in my answers. I enjoyed having him as a professor.

Had him for lab portion of Geology. Excellent professor. Teaches style is crystal clear and will explain if you do not understand. Does not use textbook and is all based on lab work so attend to succeed. Exams are curved

His tests are kind of hard but he gives a nice curve. Attendance isn't mandatory but you must get the notes from his lecture because the 2 tests come directly from what he says in class. He knows a lot about the subject and keeps the class interesting. I would definitely recommend him for the core geology class.

I had Professor Seidemann for the lab portion of the Core Geology course. He patiently explained everything and kept the class interested in the material. I learned a lot from this class and am really glad that we had him as our professor.

Awesome lab. I learned a lot. Study for the final and you'll do well. This was the most fun yet challenging final I've ever had. Loved this class!

I had Professor Seidemann for EESC1010 Lab. He told us exactly what was going to be on both the midterm and the final. He was always good with explaining how to complete the labs in the most simplest way possible. He was always available for questions whether it was via email or office hours. Not an easy A but do the work and you'll be fine.

Not a bad professor! I don't agree with some of the stuff he says (he tends to talk about politics a LOT) but his lectures are very detailed. He doesn't take attendance, but you'll miss out so much if you're absent. There's also no textbook but if you think you need an extra source to read over, you should buy one.

Professor Seidemann gives amazing lectures and is a great professor to talk to. However, the midterm and final was extremely hard. I'm sure more than 60% of the class failed both exams.

Lectures are informative and there's everything you need to know for the exams, go to class if you can, he also talks fun facts about geology and real life scenarios. But the exams are hard because you must explain the terms in the way he considers to be comprehensive, read the questions carefully and answer all of them neatly you'll be fine.

No textbook required. All tests are based on the lectures he gives. He wants you to answer the questions in a manner that an elementary kid would understand you. (He wants to see if you really know it.) One midterm and final. No homework. No prepared notes, so youll have to listen and take notes. If youre awake you pass, if you sleep you fail.

You really have to pay attention (or read the tb if that's your thing). This isn't easy material and he knows it which is why the midterm & final are basically making you explain concepts. ASK QUESTIONS! He is willing to spend a lot of time on one topic if anyone needs it. It'll help in the long run too with less material to cover on the final

Professor, Seidmann was one of the best Earth and Envt Professor ever! Always available for questions and was always there to help students. Many students didn't take advantage of office hours before this pandemic.

Great lecturer! His lecturers were both engaging and interesting. In the beginning of the semester he asked each student what field they wanted to go into and then applied our interests as examples for the topics. He encourages participation and questions. The overall grade is calculated from only the midterm and final. He is also understanding.

Listen, he's a easy A but if you want to learn about the subject for what ever class you are taking, he often talks about other things. A lot of our lectures were based on politics surrounding Earth Science or other types of politics instead of Earth Science. It's not fair for those of us who actually pay for the class and want to learn.

Grades are solely based on two tests, one midterm one final. Tests are short answer only, wants you to explain the concepts and show that you truly understand the material. As long as you explain correctly you'll be fine. His lectures are pretty in depth and thorough. You can always ask questions if you don't understand, he'll dumb it down for you.

hands down one of the best prof take him you won't regret it. ignore the bad comments they just don't do well and expect to have good grades.

Sometimes, the professor rambles by talking about things that might not be necessary, but the lectures are straightforward otherwise. You will need to attend lectures, pay attention and take notes; the professor does not post slides or PDFs. The exams seemed a bit overwhelming but were tolerable in the end.

The professor's lectures can be hit-or-miss, but engaging with the material pays off. Textbook-free, with a focus on exams testing true understanding. Unstuck AI was a big help for test prep alongside the lectures.

Need the Lab Manual(Don't have it on the 1st day? don't panic). He's talkive and attempts to make the explanations entertaining, you either like him or not. Doesn't care if you have a lot of questions, happy to answer. After class is over, he sends the answers. Doesn't care if you come late, your responsibility to ask him for the explanations.

While I would probably prefer another professor, he is far from being "bad". The exams require you to pay attention closely to his lectures (as in every single topic, so take notes), understand and explain concepts. Realizing this allowed me to pass his part of the course and overall looking back it wasn't a terrible experience.

He cracks jokes in between his lecture, but nobody rarely pays attention. His yap makes people fall asleep. His mid-term and final exam is based on his lecture so pay attention no matter how boring it is.

He's really sweet and cares a lot about his students. I was having a really rough semester overall and he was super accommodating and understanding, and it's clear what matters the most to him is making sure you fully understand the material, and also that you yourself are confident that you understand it too, if that makes sense. Would take again!