4.0

Janet Vote

Geology - University of Texas at San Antonio

4.0
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
4.0
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

95

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What Students Say

Does group quizzes and activities

1013 - 4.0 rating

Janet was a fantastic professor

GEO1103 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

12%

Textbook Required

7%

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Caring (19)
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Reviews (95)
4.0
3.0
1013
Jan 12, 2015

Third Planet covers a very broad scope. Prof. Jordan uses powerpoints to teach all the material. Overall the tests are hard due to the high volume of material, not the difficulty of the questions. She's not a bad teacher. Lots of extra credit opportunity on the exams. Lenient grading on group projects.

4.0
2.0
1013
Grade: B
Jan 28, 2015

Great professor. 3rd planet class is a bit boring but you will definitely learn something out of it. Does group quizzes and activities. Exams are fairly easy. She does give major extra credit opportunities on exam which are EXTREMELY helpful. Mostly used textbook to find info for the study guides. Drops lowest exam grade (excluding final)!

4.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2015

Offers extra credit and curves all of her test. She also gives out a review for each one of her test.

3.0
4.0
GEOG1301
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2016

Took her at Palo Alto. Study her power point notes thoroughly. Her tests are tough, it is definitely not easy. She's tricking when it comes to how she lays out her tests, they are different formats every time. She does like to use pictures and you must label BUT she doesn't tell you what pic it will be. Curves test, 1 paper and few homeworks

4.0
2.0
GEO1103
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2016
Would take again

Janet was a fantastic professor! I had never taken a Geology course before and I feel like she made it very easy for me to learn. She likes to give out quizzes a lot. However, she always let's you know what to expect so her quizzes were never difficult. Not to mention, on occasion she would bring the entire class donuts! Take her for any Geo class!

5.0
3.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
Aug 2, 2017
Would take again

I loved taking her class. She explains things in such a clear way and really makes you want to learn about the material rather than just memorizing it. You can tell she really cares about what she teaches. Plus, she makes it easy to do well on tests. Take her if you can!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
GEOL1301-007
Sep 20, 2018
Would take again

Prof Janet Vote inspired us by providing interesting facts about subject matter, lots of PP slides helping u study & pass, extra credit built into exams, no tricks w/tests, very interactive allowing questions & very easy to get along & relate, yes PP lecture is long & drawn out but easy A if u pay attention & study.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2018
Would take again

She does give out quiet a bit of tests and quizzes but quizlet is your friend. If you watch her videos the tests and quizzes are easy. There is one group project that is pretty long (a few weeks) but she gives you a clear criteria guideline to follow which makes it easier. All in all take her if you can!

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
GEO1123
Grade: A-
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

A lot of information to take in but she creates reviews for all the exams and is very clear about grading criteria. Great professor, would recommend.

Amazing lectures
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

Take this online! super easy A

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2019
Would take again

Took this online but class is easy. Weekly quizzes and journal post but all can be found online and journal is the same question every week. Midterm and final are 200 questions but are taken from old quizzes. I took this to satisfy life and physical science and I def recommend her! Easy A!

Respected
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: B
Aug 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Vote does a great job of giving students plenty of video material to supplement the reading which makes digesting the information easier. Be sure to take good notes through OneNote or similar so you can reference back quicker. I didn't enjoy the group project aspect, but everyone hates group work.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEO1013
Nov 18, 2019
Would take again

Class was a requirement, but Prof. Vote made it enjoyable. You work at your own pace and can get an easy A if you do all of your work correctly. There is a group project that is also easy as long as you participate. Prof. Vote is accessible through email or office hours and has always been understanding and kind. Would recommend this online class!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Vote is amazing. she does give a lot of journals and quizzes, but they help with your grade. I'm taking her again next year based on my experience. Take any class with her.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Group projects
5.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

I needed to take this to fulfill a core class, and it did not disappoint. Weekly journal entry, weekly quiz, and only 2 tests. Super easy class. Only thing I didn't like was the group project. Passed with an A.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
Jan 27, 2020
Would take again

Class was extremely easy and the tests were as well. Just review the slides from class and you'll pass easy. The group project was my only gripe. Attendance isn't mandatory so most students will skip making it difficult to get with your group. She's a great lecturer and learned so much her lectures alone.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2020
Would take again

Taking this as a science credit for non science majors. Highly recommend. This class is so easy. Journals, quizzes, 2 tests, and a group research project. Take this for sure.

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
GEO1030
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2020
Would take again

easy science credit for non science majors. 2 test, quizzes and some journal entries. over all super easy class the only annoying part would be the group project since its an online class.

Group projects
3.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Vote's class is not hard at all. However, she goes against what she says a lot. When you email her with your confusion, she very passively explains what she MEANT rather than what was said. Nothing crazy and you can definitely get by without having to speak with her. But if you do, regardless of how you approach the situation, she's rude.

Graded by few things
Group projects
4.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
May 13, 2020
Would take again

Semi mismanaged but a solid choice.

5.0
3.0
GEO3163
May 21, 2020
Would take again

Worst part was the cost of the software we used, but professor is pretty cool! Helps you when you need it, extends due dates, understands technical errors

4.0
4.0
GEO1013
Jul 31, 2020
Would take again

The class is okay. She's nice. Make sure to work hard.

3.0
2.0
GEO1013
Oct 30, 2020
Would take again

At first the class was really easy but then her assignments increased with difficulty. Even the whole class thought she had increased the difficulty (some people simply failed the weekly assignments or didnt do them) if you have a good background on geology/listen to her lectures youll pass Her tests are really long too 100 questions but are easy

4.0
3.0
GEO1023
Grade: A-
Nov 19, 2020
Would take again

Tests are long, 75-100 questions but the content is never foreign to you. She lets you use notes on the tests that are pretty lengthy, do them and you'll do good. quiz every week on the video lectures

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

This is by far the easiest class I have taken. Some of the investigations are a little tricky later in the semester, but they aren't impossible. Everything is due on Sunday's and she is pretty good about communication.

4.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

Not a lot of homework, but there are a lot of notes to take from the lectures. Very nice professor who cares about her students.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

Very very kind woman. Very easy class. Just watch lectures, do homework and do quizzes. Tests are pretty easy. She is a really nice professor and cares for her students. She also gives A LOT of extra credit, but if you do your work you won't need it.

Lecture heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A
May 17, 2021
Would take again

In Prof. Vote's class, the only long part was the extra credit based upon the notes but well worth it. Taking the notes based off the lecture videos prepared you for the exams and quizzes. She is super accessible outside of class and makes her modules super interesting with the websites and extra videos she provides. 10/10.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
May 22, 2021
Would take again

Very sweet and caring of her students. The class is very easy and if there is a difficult investigation she does a zoom for it, which is also recorded.

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 15, 2021
Would take again

Professor Vote is awesome! Shes very organized with the modules and always available to answer questions. The extra credit notes are worth it because they help with memorization and test prep. Overall, the class itself was easy and you can tell Professor Vote cares about her students.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
Aug 16, 2021
Would take again

The course itself is well organized & the assignments arent bad. there are quizlets for quizzes and exams or u can make ur own notes on google docs & search thru that for quizzes/exams. a couple investigations are tricky/too much work, but 2 lowest grades are dropped, & she is ready to help if you do want to do it. extra credit isnt necessary. ez A

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2021
Would take again

Not a tough class since its all online and no zoom meetings but she does give out a lot of work and quizzes weekly. A lot of extra credit that you can do but you only get a 1/2 point for filling out 15+ pages of questions which you are forced to handwrite the answers to.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2021
Would take again

Professor Vote was so sweet. Her class is very straightforward. Weekly vocab and quizzes, plus 3 exams total. Just watch the lectures, do the skeletal notes and there is no reason why you shouldn't pass the class. Show up to class because there are in-class assignments that do count. If you can take her, DO IT!

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
2.0
GEO1123
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Very straightforward class, you watch a weekly lecture, take notes, then take a quiz that is due at the end of the week. Going to class was also very simple as well, we'd either watch a video and take notes or do some group work that was due before leaving. Overall this was a very good class, I highly recommend it

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

She provides very clear and concise video lectures which are followed by an investigation (often related to the topic but done through reading material on a website) then wrapped up by a 20 question quiz. If there's ever a question you have, chances are it's addressed in the video.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking Professor Vote this semester, she's very helpful when needed, and is really caring about her students.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

This class was the best class I had this semester, EASY A! She is very understanding, and responds to emails very fast. Her class is very easy, one investigation and one quiz a week, then an exam after a couple of modules ( 4 EXAMS TOTAL). As I said, if all my professors were like this, I would be in college for life. <3

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Mrs. Vote is an excellent professor who cares about the success of her students. Always quick to reply to emails and very helpful. Highly recommend Mrs. Vote.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
GEO101305
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2021
Would take again

offers extra credit for every quiz and exam. 3 assignments a week if you include the extra credit one. good class easy A.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

Very easy weekly homework that consisted of weekly quizzes and simple worksheets. I highly recommend this course & Professor Vote if you're seeking an easy science course for credits. You can submit your weekly video notes for extra credit on the tests (about 4 if I remember correctly). She drops your 3 lowest grades!

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

This is a pretty easy and straightforward class. As long as you pay attention it's not hard.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
GEO1013
Feb 23, 2022
Would take again

Took this class for a science credit. The class itself is boring because it is literally about rocks. Professor Vote, though, is kind and responds to emails quickly. The class is graded on group assignments, individual assignments, and tests. The lectures are on the shorter side, but there is a LOT of information to keep track of. TAKE NOTES!

Group projects
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
GEO1123
Grade: C
Apr 1, 2022

There are lots of lecture vids which were extremely detailed. Then the assignments are due very soon in between each other. The exams are too difficult unless you can remember all of the lecture material because the exams have fill in the blanks. All the exams are proctored and this course wont allow group me's for students to help each other out.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
GEO1013
Apr 5, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I would not take this professor again, theres a lot of mistakes in her lectures videos that are accounted for a grade, effects your grade. These mistakes continued to repeatedly be a problem that never got fixed. She assigns a ton of homework just for an elective class.

So many papers
Lots of homework
Group projects
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2022
Would take again

This was one of the easiest classes to take if you have a basic understanding of how to read. She gives her own skeletal notes if you're not the best note taker. She has a badge system that gives you the opportunity to not take the final exam if you basically just do your work and get above an A for the average of the assignments. Provides the book

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2022
Would take again

Extremely easy class. Lots of opportunities for extra credit and you can skip the final if you get a 90+ on all assignments. Lectures are short, 20-30 minutes a week total. Theres a weekly quiz and assignment that are both easy. As long as you remember to do your work on time the class is a free GPA boost that takes no time out of your week.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2022

This is not a blow-off class as other people have said. Prof. Vote requires you to put substantial time into her course. While the material is interesting, her grading scheme is annoying. You will find yourself losing points on very stupid things. There are a lot of little annoying things about her class.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2022
Would take again

This was an interesting class... Not really what I thought with the previous reviews but regardless this was the most average class I've ever taken. I feel like I've learned little to nothing and still managed an A for the class. Her lectures are boring and her grading is really weird. The only extra credit is so tiny its barely worth doing.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

if you're good at taking notes and want an easy A take her class. a lot of people had a difficult time managing their time to do the work but you could easily knock out her assignments and quiz in one day if you make time for it, just pay attention to the lectures and you'll be good. i would 100% take her class again.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
GEO1123
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2022

Pretty blan lectures but she spaces them out well. The problem is her assignment choice/grading of them. Be ready to learn how to spell ALL dinosaur and extinct fishes names because on homeworks and TESTS you have to spell the answers out and if you spell it wrong, you get it wrong! This course is extremely in depth but if you study hard easy A/B

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
GEO1013
May 11, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever, I definitely do not recommend. Leaves a ton of work for a class that does not even matter, had more work for this class than my actual important classes. Professor is beyond boring, leaves unnecessary work, makes a lot of mistakes & ends up affecting our grade. Do not take this professor

Participation matters
Group projects
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
May 14, 2022
Would take again

Life Through Time CLASS: Take in-person!! You won't get much out of it if you take it online. Confusing assignments are occasional and all tests are now on proctorio. Good teacher though, the lab was so much fun!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
GEO1123
Grade: A-
May 16, 2022
Would take again

Overall good professor. One quiz, notes, and worksheet every wk and exam every four wks. Two chances on quizzes. Extra credit notes are not worth the work. Easy worksheets. Need to study for quizzes and exams. I did not need to use textbook. Occasional simple math. Lectures are monotone and unorganized. Responds to emails. Not easy, not impossible.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

Do exactly what you need to do in class and everything will fall into place. Online quizzes and test

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
GEO1013
Nov 28, 2022
Would take again

Professor Vote may assign lots of work but it is completely manageable. Nothing difficult and could be completed within an hour or two. She is very accessible to her students and is also lenient. Class is online which makes it more manageable. Overall, great professor!

4.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

I took the online class and it was fairly easy. There is usually 3 lectures ranging from 10-25min and you had to answer questions as you went.(The average of what you get on those is the final) Also we had either a discussion or an investigation every week. Investigation can be confusing but she is always ready to help. I liked this class overall.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2022
Would take again

Awesome professor who always made it feel like she wanted the student to succeed. She was also by far one of the best communicators I have ever seen with constant updates and announcements. When there were issues, she worked quickly to solve them and it was very refreshing to have a teacher that you can tell really loves what she does. 1000/10.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
1.0
5.0
GEO1013
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 25, 2023

How Professor Vote got good ratings on this website, I have no idea. Be prepared for up to be down and for left to be right. In her class, it doesn't matter if you got the right answer. You didn't format it to her specific qualifications! Learning the material doesn't matter, bad grammar does. Don't take this course. An A+ is a 97.5.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2023
Would take again

Structure of class is pretty clear. You have Skeletal Notes, Quiz, & Lecture Playlist due every week. Sometimes you have Case Studies (group discussion). Escape Rooms are at the end of every unit, which is just a lecture playlist. Exams are very easy as well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

A good class to do if you want to take a science that's easy. All you need is to pay attention to the lectures to do the work and pass. Her lectures are enjoyable in a way that's not droning. There's one project she gives us a lot of time for.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
GEO1123
Grade: B+
May 12, 2023
Would take again

I've taken this professor once before for geo 1013 and I loved her, work is easy she is supper understanding and does grade all late work defiantly recommend her.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
May 17, 2023
Would take again

Such an interactive professor! Professor Vote is passionate about her job and is caring towards her students. The extra credit opportunities came in clutch at the end of the semester bumping my A up to an A+! This class requires you to be on top of things but it is genuinely easy and a blast to take.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2023
Would take again

I took GEO 1013 over the summer and it definitely made some of the work a bit more stuffed in there but this was a genuinely fun class and with a great professor leading it. She offers extra credit and the chance to be exempt from the final. Couldn't have asked for a cooler and nicer professor. If you can take this class do it with Vote :D

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A-
Nov 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Vote is an amazing professor, the lectures are very interesting just be prepared to write fast but she does post the slides afterward. Very nice and easy to talk to. She does not take attendance but I would go to lectures if you want a good grade. I would take her again.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
GEO1023
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2023
Would take again

Super easy class! The professor is super nice as well! There are two assignments each week and a test every few units. Extremely easy and you don't have to worry about this class.

Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
3.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2023
Would take again

Super easy class. There are weekly readings and there are only 1 or 2 questions each week regarding the readings. Lectures are broken into 10-15min. Super easy like I said, lecture-quiz-lecture-quiz-lectures-quiz-exam. There are some extra credit opportunities not much, just keep a look out, it's usually around midterm times.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2023
Would take again

Professor Vote is an absolute ANGEL. I loved her all semester; she is amazing not only in her lectures but in grading as well. She goes back on assignments in Canvas (open end quiz questions) and will give you credit/review wrong answers. She is amazing and I will be taking her again for the spring! 100% recommend - if you can take her you should!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor Vote gives ample opportunity for extra credit as long as you put in the work. Her TA, Tom, is a little fickle with his grading so it can sometimes get frustrating, but the professor is reasonable and accessible outside of class. Easy enough class as long as you put in the work. The textbook is provided so there is no need to purchase.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2023
Would take again

Professor Vote was a cool professor, and her class was super easy. Attending lectures and taking notes helps because that material will actually be on the test. Every Monday we have a chapter quiz, investigation assignment, and notes (points given towards exam grade), and nothing else is assigned for the rest of the week.

Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2023
Would take again

She is an excellent professor, super caring, and is so understanding!!!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
5.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

One of the best professor at this University. I learned a lot this semester on the Third Planet! Great professor. I recommend Ms.Janet Vote.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2023

Lectures were boring & disorganized. I love geology yet she managed to make me fall asleep while she read off the slideshows. Explanations were surface level and she'd even read off of a slide that wasn't showing on the screen. Textbook was free but reading it was useless. Assignments were easy & extra credit was available but overall not worth it.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
3.0
1.0
GEO1033
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2024

I am not gonna write Professor Vote a bad review, she was not a horrible professor. Her class over North American National Parks is very, very easy. You should get nothing less than a B if you at least give a little effort. Despite a bit of confusion in assignments and boring lectures, it was a mediocre but stress-free class I will say the least.

5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Mar 20, 2024
Would take again

Super nice professor, easy to get in touch with. It's online class but super easy. Not a lot of effort required to do well. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Honestly pretty interesting class, not that much work each week, extra credit notes, watch the lectures, take a quiz, then an exam every few weeks. Super manageable would take again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

prof. vote is so sweet and clearly passionate about the subject. assignments look very similar week to week so its easy to manage and plan for. final is a group project (partners are chosen) that is easy to get a good grade on if you put the effort in. I would 100% recommend this class to anyone!

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
1013
Grade: A
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Be ready to read. The online class included many posts/comment assignments on other students' work and two to three simple projects.

Participation matters
2.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 3, 2024

To say this class is boring would be an understatement. Not to mention how utterly time consuming it is. It is literally just repetitive fill in the blank notes which take hours upon hours to painstakingly write. Loads of the most stupid busy work, all while watching COVID era lectures from three years ago and not being allowed to work ahead.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
GEO1013
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 7, 2024

1/10. Taken online, cannot work ahead. The schedule in the syllabus does not align with the actual due dates. Her canvas is unorganized, and navigating her outline gives her a difficulty of 4/5. Discussions are limited to five-person groups. Her lectures are slow, dry, and boring. The class is busywork. Avoid this person.

Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Jun 8, 2024

I absolutely HATE the way this professor structured her class. The syllabus is confusing and hard to follow. She gives out so many assignments. Lots of note taking! It feels like I'm a high school freshman again. Try to avoid her. This class is driving me crazy to say the least. I am usually interested in sciences but she made me hate this one!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
GEO1033
Grade: B+
Jun 13, 2024

I was really disappointed with this class and how she thought to teach it. Some modules said "Fall 2022" so its obvious this is just a blow off class for her. A complete online class yet there was a group project! ugh I did not enjoy that. The national parks were briefly mentioned at the beginning of the lectures, so it really isn't about them.

Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024

professor vote was one of the worst professors i had. you get a timed quiz, notes that take HOURS to fill out, lecture videos, and either an investigation assignment, an escape room or a group discussion. you also get 3 exams with 75 questions with 1.5 hours and a final with 125 questions with 2.5 hours. this class was ridiculous. good luck !

Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Simple class if you just follow the weekly assignments, Weekly quizzes and one investigation or discussion post. offers extra credit that helps your final grade. 4 total exams including the final and she drops the lowest exam grade and quiz at the end of the course. would take again, she's easy to contact when you have questions.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

My recommendation to you for this class is do not do the extra credit work. They take forever to do (especially the skeletal notes) and at the end of the semester it only added 3 points to my final grade. so if you don't care about 3 extra points and you are already doing well in the class don't do the extra credit, its a waste of time.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Dec 25, 2024
Would take again

The nicest professor. Fun easy class if you do your work.

Inspirational
Caring
3.0
3.0
GEO1013
Grade: A-
Dec 30, 2024

I took her for Life through Time, and she was always good at answering questions and responding fast. Took the class online and just be sure to study, take lots of notes, and do NOT procrastinate. There are 4 honorlock exams (1 cumulative), extra credit options, then the regular assignments. You can use paper notes on exam so take a lot of those!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
GEO1013
Grade: F
May 15, 2025

One of the worst classes I've taken. Very notes heavy with 4-5 assignments due every week. Could not get any extension for any of the work. Exams are honorlock with the final being cumulative. Overall class was very boring especially the lectures. Do not take this class if its just for the credit.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
GEO1013
Grade: Rather not say
May 16, 2025

I do NOT reccomend this professor at all especially if it is online! It was genuinely so much work and the investigation and case study assignments were the biggest pain. Lectures are non-engaging and it is too time consuming of a freshman course online, this is definitely a class to take in person if you want to learn and not lose your mind.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
May 19, 2025
Would take again

Excellent Professor, would definitely recommend! Lectures are clear and straightforward and align with the skeletal notes she provides. Tests and quizzes are easy to get a good grade on if you take notes. She is responsive to emails and provides the opportunity for extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
GEO1033
Grade: A-
May 20, 2025
Would take again

love this professor. she is very sweet and will help you out a lot. she will accept late work if you email her and she responds quick. her class was pretty easy. but the submission of the assignments were at a random time, Monday at 7pm which is the only thing i didn't like. overall she was a caring professor, would recommend her class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
GEO1013
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2025
Would take again

Most responsive professor I have ever had. So helpful. 10/10 Highly reccomend.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: A+
Jul 25, 2025
Would take again

10/10. Sometimes a little heavy on the workload but shes amazing. Works with students and is very accessible. Highly reccomend.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEO1033
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2025
Would take again

I loved everything about this professor and the class! Super easy to contact outside of class, the workload was manageable and quite easy, and the whole class was overall nice!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
1.0
GEO1013
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 8, 2025

Bro what is this class multiple assignments with 50 questions a week. Like bro.... easy tho

5.0
1.0
GEO101305
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

Exams are honorlocked but I took them on my laptop & for some reason wasn't yk making me do the whole id & room check stuff. You can take on your phone if you want as I did it 1x. Just watch the lectures in 2x answer the questions do the skeletal notes quiz & escape rooms. She's a great professor.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
GEO1123
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2025
Would take again

I love her class. It's very easy and she gives enough extra credit to help with your grade. The skeletal notes and exams are A LOT of questions but it's not so bad because you can have your notes out to help you review. She's very helpful and understanding and gives enough time for due dates.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
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