BBBOOORRIINNGG....really nice...but skips around in the book...hard to figure out what chapters you are studying...exams are either hit or miss..depending what info he puts on it...if you take him - do, if you have a choice - don't

Wiener's class get get really boring sometimes, but he's a really nice guy, easy grader, alwyas anounces tests and assignments. Also, he gives outlines for all of the chapters, so note taking is minimal.

Fairly boring but easy class. He gives you powerpoint notes for everything he teaches. Review those and the tests are a breeze.

looks like danny tanner-VERY smart guy.

Class could be information overload and this was my major, but he was nice though.

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I learn a lot and worked hard in his class. He is very fair as far as grading and wasy to talk to. An very helpful professor and great eductator in the ecology field.

I have him for two classes this semester, and I gotta say they are very interesting. He makes the trips and lectures interesting. I strongly reccomend his classes.

he DOES look like Danny Tanner! That is so funny!

Great guy. Very smart. One of my best classes at Ramapo.

even though his classes are kinda boring you can still pass his class. so long as you review the powerpoing presentations and read the assigned readings, you will do great in his class. you barely have to take any notes because he gives them to you.

Great professor, one of the best at Ramapo. Very accessible, smart, and caring!! He does expect alot, though, but he's challenging in order to get us to learn!! Highly recommend him!!

very good prof. Knows what hes talking about. gives sample test before an exam. very helpful. all his questions come from powerpoint slides. also helps if you pay attention.

good professor, nice guy...but a bit boring at times. overall not a hard course, i never read once and got A's and B's on his exams. just study the sample tests he gives you and you'll do fine. there's an easy paper/presentation too

My favorite professor at Ramapo. I had him for 2 classes this past semester, and I learned so much much more than I ever did in any other class! Very fair, very helpful and very inspiring! Take him for any Env. Studies or Ecology classes offered!

Awsome, he uses powerpoint in his lectures and gives you a copy of the slides, thisw makes it so much easier to pay attention to what he's actually saying. you learn more that way. Friendly, and approachable. Down to earth guy has a wealth of exp. Take!

Fantastic professor. Very thorough and easy to understand. Makes you think critically and abstract about environmental topics. Good course and is a fanatic of nature. If you like the env. field, you will find him to be superb. Very smart man, lectures are damn near right in the exmas. Pay attention!

I didn't know what to expect, but I loved this class. Prof Weiner is passionate about nature and science, and knows so much about it. Study the practice exams. Go on the nature walk.

really nice guy.. good professor. power point lectures. do and study the practice exams and you'll do fine on the tests.

People must really be lazy because his class was definitely not as hard as people below described it to be. Hes very passionate about the topic and altho boring, can be very easy as long as you pay attention and actually study. easy presentation/paper, exams arent too bad, gives sample tests, very nice guy.

Interesting professor, but grades by the book. We had 3 or 4 on-field experiences, which was so cool. He took us hiking to his favorite spots. If you want a stimulating class, or just want to have fun through experience, take this class.

Tough grader...but was a nice guy and we got to go on nature hikes and really gets into the class

neat class. you learn about stuff that matters. prof is really nice guy, understanding, lived in the amazon and africa.

He will push you to do your best, and as a result, you will learn a lot - perhaps more than you wanted to! It was a good experience for me overall, and highly recommended. He isn't a hard grader per se, but he won't give you an A until you've shown considerable effort.

His classes are a little boring, and he tells his classes he is a rough grader but his lectures are about interesting topics and he goes off topic a lot to talk about his experiences, really passionate about his work. I did not find his class to be that difficult if you do the work. Have to do a project nd present to the class, theres about 3 exams

Excellent teacher, truly enjoyed being in his class. He definitely knows what he's talking about, more so than most teachers I've ever had. His voice is incredibly monotonous, I found it difficult often to keep awake. He's a somewhat hard grader so be sure to keep on top of things. I took his freshman seminar class, had a great time.

he is a very nice man. tends to get off topic easily. some discussions are a little boring. overall i recommend this class. very helpful teacher and easy to talk to. work is managable.

Had him for Ecology. Great class! I thought it was easy considering but that could just be me. There are 2 exams, a final, 1 group research project and a final research paper and presentation (ppr 2pgs & present'n 4-5 mins EASY). Questions on exams are fair game, he doesn't give you sneaky questions. Do the readings, participate and you'll do fine.

nicest man ever! his class was extremely interesting and he seems like he wants everyone to do well...if you go to class and participate and study for tests you will do well in his class

TAKE HIM. He's so nice and really does want all of the students to do well. You can tell that he loves what he does and this enthusiasm spreads to the class. Intro to Env. Science: Two exams, 1 paper, two projects. Nothing too difficult. I really enjoyed this class.

Good professor. Very interesting and extremely knowledgable on material being taught in the class. Gets off topic sometimes but material usually relates to the main topic somehow. Makes class fun and is very laid back and a really cool guy overall. Grading is a pretty fair B min. He makes up for it by being one of the coolest professors i've had.

No one loves group projects more than Professor Wiener BUT he's really nice. Don't think you won't be doing a lot of work, mostly powerpoints. Fun class, outdoor trips, and he totally knows what he's talking about.

GREAT CLASS! Dr W is the coolest prof I ever had. Wealth of experience and keeps it interesting. He makes you think about what we're doin to the planet. The homework isn't too bad and he grades fair. He'll definitely keep you busy. Grades fair. I give him an A. I got a B, lol.

I really enjoyed having Professor Wiener. It was clear that he had very good command of the material and he did a great job of passing on his knowledge in a clear, understandable way. I thought the grading system was clear and fair. Most importantly, Professor Wiener is invested in making sure his students learn a great deal. It was a great class.

Professor Wiener really knows what he is talking about. He is a very knowledgeable, passionate teacher. He enjoys what he does and that really shows. Also, he cares a lot about about a students input even if it has nothing to do with the topic. Overall, he is a good professor who will teach you what you need to know and more.

general ecology. this guys is intense. he expects you to learn the material. he is a great teacher but this is not a class you can slide thru. you gotta put the effort in. great professor. nice guy.

(Ecology): AMAZING professor. He really engages you in the info and makes it exciting. Great course. Exams require a lot of explanation (short answer etc). Study concepts heavily for thorough understanding you can relay. Learned so much in this course. He is very inspiring and has accomplished a lot- amazinggg professor. #1 for Ecology.

Great class. I learned a lot and became interested in ecology. You have to work for a good grade but he is a fair grader. I recommend Professor Wiener. He's passiaonte about his work and about students learning. You do a science project in the forest. This course has made me want to spend more time learning about nature.

Fair grader and fair exams though not easy by any means. His lectures are clear and thorough and I learned a lot about the topic. I came out of the class very interested in ecology despite dreading having to take it going in. If you have to take general ecology he's the guy to take it with.

Really got me interested in ecology. I'm not an environmental science major but my major required I'd take this class. His stories from his experiences in the field are often interesting. I found most lectures entertain. He expects a lot on exams though. Very very specific.

One of my best classes. He shares his experiences in ways that make it interesting and makes you think about what you´re learning. I always looked forward to going to this class. Not easy but not crazy difficult either.

The stats class is very hands on. It is probably the best way to learn statistics that makes it interesting. Everything is very nit-picky so you have to pay attention to detail. at first you might not do so well but he gives you a lot of ops to correct your work. the workload is what you make it, you design the experiments. can use note for test

Like environmental sciences, or nature in general?Then he's for you. He's the man has great stories about the amazon. However, is a tough grader, he's a scientist, so he expects things to be accurate and on point. If you want to just cruise through then he's not for you. But if your open minded you'll learn butt ton.2% bonus for perfect attendance

If you like environmental science/ecology then you will like him. If you are not into environmental stuff, you won't like him. He is a tough grader, his classes are hard, but I have learned so much. He cares about his students and will always go out of his way to help you out. He is a great adviser and even helped me with my career. He's great.

Quick breakdown: Dr. Wiener is a harsh grader, and especially annoying about attendance. Lecture wise, however, he relates content to personal experiences in research that are both stimulating and interesting (Peru, Brazil, Costa Rica). Out of the other ecology professors at Ramapo, I highly suggest taking him. Sure, he is tough, but you will learn

Sustainable Natural Resources: you learn alot but class isn't hard. It's an "Easy B" class. With minimal/normal effort you can easily have B or B+. It's tougher to bump it from B+ to A-, mainly bc it's tough to go over B+ on projects in class. Some of his expectations on projects are a bit too high, but you'll end up with your best work possible.

Very passionate about what he does, and has inspired me in his Avian Ecology course. He can be inconsistent ( unpredictable syllabus, a bit nit picky, takes a while to reach out to him ) and his methods in fielding are a bit frustrating. Overall a nice and approachable person. You definitely will learn things in any of his classes.

I looked forward to going to different places each week. The quizzes are sort of tough. Everything else is easy and you learn so much. The exam is open book. Overall it was a great course.

Take this class if you are a science student. You do a bunch of group projects, the longest ones take a week or more. It's the best way to learn. The midterm and final are open-book and are a lot like the projects. Definitely one of my favorite professors at Ramapo. He is passionate and teaches you how to do real scientific research.

I like Prof Wiener and it seems that most other students do to. This is good, since if you're an environmental science major you'll have quite a few classes with him. Just be sure not to use your phone in class, that really ticks him off lol. Oh and for the field bio/ecol class make sure you have a reliable means of transportation!

Every assignment in this class is a group project. It seems like a pain at the beginning but it really helps you learn the material and get to know the other people in your major. He can be very nit-picky about wording and things, but honestly it is practical knowledge to have for the future if you're going into research.

Hybrid course, with most of the lectures being online. One group presentation a week on various topics. A lot of fun and discussion and learning. Everyone has to give three presentations over the course of the semester. No midterm but there is a final exam.