She is very enthusiastic about what she teaches. She obviously enjoys Geology very much. Teaches from slide show and lecture. No book work required. If you come to class its easy. Recommendation: print slides and take notes on them.

take this class during the summer! you go on weekly field trips. Really one of the best classes I've ever taken and UWEC.

She really knows her stuff, and will help anyone if they need it. I find it an easy class, because I show up and pay attention. If you do that, you'll do great (there are only two assignments) and ALL her tests/quizzes are based off class lecture!

Good professor, very nice, and very helpful. Amount of work is about right. Tests are okay. All you need to be able to do is read and pay attention in class. Print out her powerpoints, they're very helpful.

I think Lori is a nice lady and the Geology course I took was about as hard as you would expect it to be. Well, maybe a little harder. She just expects you to learn the material. I think she's a pretty good lecturer, she seems to know her stuff and makes it interesting.

The only problem I had with this course was that it was 2 credits. It's not like you get a massive pile of work, but it seems more suited for a 3-credit class. Not as bad as some make it look. She may seem a little ****y at first, but really, she's a very nice, understanding, helpful teacher.

Lori is a very nice lady. She is extremely willing to help. However, the exams are insanely difficult, and she grades the projects VERY hard, she even admits this. Because she knows she grades hard, she has about a 5% curve at the end.

She's a great professor. Her exams and projects are hard, but she's willing to help (if you ask). She was very nice and easy-going. The class was great.

A very nice professor who will help if you show her you care. I thought it was by far the best way to get my lab science out of the way. You get to go on field trips which are pretty cool but identifying rocks kinda sucked. Alot of material on the test which makes it kind of difficult but overall I would recommend her.

very cool prof. easy going. cancelled a lot of labs n classes. hard labs though. assumes we know a lot of geology already.

Loved this class...I never knew much about Geology before, but she def. got me more interested. I went to her for help a lot, and she was always willing to help me. I really enjoyed her as a prof!

A good class if you need science credit but hate normal science classes. I find national parks to be fascinating, but she does expect you to know a lot of material.

Do not take National Parks for a science class. It is a lot of work for only two credits. Tests are kinda difficult. She is pretty boring also.

This professor definitely knows her stuff! I really think that this class should require Geology 101 because there is a lot of material that requires knowledge learned in 101. She is very helpful and does expect you to attain a lot of knowledge in this course. It is very interesting and she is very organized.

I agree....a lot of work for a two credit class but the material learned is pretty interesting....tests are somewhat difficult....just be good at applying concepts.....

She knows a lot so the class is really interesting. I thought that it was going to be easier than it was especially for only 2 credits. I didn't know much about geology and plate tectonics when i went into the class so it was challenging, make sure you do well on the tests and quizzes because there is only one assignment-its difficult

She is a great professor. She explains everything very well and her lectures are pretty easy to follow. She makes it interesting. Her tests are a little hard, though.

Very in depth but also challenging. Knows material very well and teaches throughly. Very interesting class.

Lori is a very nice teacher and very enthusiastic about her work. She is always willing to help and is a good teacher as well. Her class is a challenge but once you get over the intimidation factor, it is kind of fun. Field trips are fun but labs are very long and boring. It is difficult to get an A but definitely not impossible.

Very easy class if you attend the lectures and have some geologic background. Might be hard for those having no previous knowledge in the geologic field. She knows the material. I highly recommend this professor.

awesome professor, knows A ALOT!! attendance is NOT mandatory, however she has 10 pop quizzes throughout sem., but u can drop ur lowest 2 scores. 3 exams-TOUGH! & 1 final project which is a worksheet front and back and u can work with partners...it's pretty hard too. Def. NOT an easy A!

Lori is a very nice person and she knows her stuff! Her tests are hard, but very willing to help. Very nice person.

Lori is a very good professor. She is definitely knowledgeable on the material and makes it easy to understand. Tests could be hard at times, just study for them and you will be fine. Great person and professor.

Very good teacher and nice body!

Great professor, she's really enthusiastic about the subject and tests are only about material you go over in class, there's 3 exams instead of a comprehensive final and you get to go on field trips in nice weather :)

Lori is a pretty good professor, you go on field trips and take notes. not too hard. There are three exams, the mult choice are HARD, see is she will take them off and make the exams all essay.

I didn't have any interest or background information in geology, so this class was extremely difficult. It's a lot to comprehend if you don't know the basics. Lori is very nice and cares a lot about what she is teaching, but the class is a lot of work.

New course @ UWEC about current energy sources and the future of energy. I found the course extremely interesting, Lori does a great job of hosting discussion labs in a way which allows many students to get involved. I wold recommend this course with Professor Snyder to everyone.

She is awesome. So helpful and loves to inform you on her passion. Also very funny and will joke around with you. You do get called on in class though which is not fun.

She's a very helpful professor. Always help us with our assignment. She's also very knowledgeable in geology. But the only thing is that this class is not recommended for students who don't have basic knowledge about geology. Lastly, this course is quite hard to score

Make sure you take iClickers seriously... Tests can be tricky but questions are typically straight from powerpoints so study! I would say it's a pretty easy class b/c there is only one homework assignment and you can work on it with a group. Study for a few minutes a day and you will get a guaranteed A!

There are hardly any assignments but the exams are really hard. She is a really tough grader, but she is super nice and is willing to help with anything and answer and question. I recommend having a background knowledge in the environment before taking this class. It's tough, but enjoyable.

I really enjoyed this class! The field trips were wonderful diversions from a classroom setting and her passion for geology was reflected in her teaching. The exams were tough... I always felt like you need to remember EVERY little sentence she said in lecture, but the content was interesting so it wasn't hard to listen. Labs OK. Study!!!

She is a great prof to have to fulfill the science generals. She is really passionate about what she teaches and that, in turn, makes you want to learn more about it. She is great!

I absolutely loved this class. Lori does an excellent job of thoroughly explaining concepts and related material. She's more than willing to help and is an excellent professor overall.

The quizzes and tests can sometimes be tricky but the information you need comes right off her slides so they weren't too bad. Overall not a bad class and would take her again.

This class is super easy if you have taken Oceanography first and it wouldn't be terribly difficult if you haven't. Sometimes she explains difficult information a little too fast but most of the information is on the slides. Review notes before exams and you should be good. She also is very excited about her topic which makes even an 8am class fun.

I didn't think this class was hard at all. There's not really any homework and for the exams she gives a study guide that says exactly what was on the test. Lectures weren't super interesting, but she uses clickers for points/attendance so you have to show up. Definitely would take her again.

Lori is a pretty cool prof, but her class is tough. This class had field trips every week when the weather was nice, which was fun. Labs can be hard and the tests are very tough and she is a tough grader. However, I did not put as much time as I should have into it and still was able to pass the class. Very helpful though and wants you to pass!

Lori is a very passionate teacher. She loves what she teaches and she is very good at relaying information to students in a productive way. I have learned a lot from her, and she is hands down my favorite professor so far. She is brilliant and knows her material inside and out. Very few questions she cannot answer for you. Strongly reccomend

She is very passionate about her work. If you ask questions during the lab and actually try to understand the material this class won't be too hard.

Awesome professor! Makes class enjoyable and she is very passionate about the subject which makes it even more fun to learn!

I thought Lori was a great professor! If you're looking for an easy GE science credit, this is a good one! Not a huge work load just a few online assignments and quizzes throughout the semester but they aren't hard! Go to class, take notes, read them over for the test and you should do well!

Despite teaching a large class, she's engaging and funny! You learn a ton from her and even if geology doesn't interest you, it will if Lori is your teacher! I can't wait to take another class with her, I highly recommend!

This class was incredibly interesting! She makes the topic so fun and class time goes by so fast. She is a tough grader and you have to go to class everyday for the iClicker questions.

Pretty easy professor and doesn't give too many tests or homework assignments. If you attend class mostly every day and pay attention to what she says you should be fine.

She is extremely passionate about geology and it made listening lectures actually interesting. If you pay attention during the lectures and take some notes you should easily be able to pass this class. Tests are multiple choice and the study guides make prepping easier. Take this class if you want an easy science credit.

Easy. Tests you get a partner for. Quizzes can be a little hard, but they're online and if you took notes in lecture it's easy to get a B and possible to get an A

From what I remember she's not bad at all. Very interesting and had timed iClicker questions in class. I would recommend this class

Very nice professor and tells exactly what is on the tests

Lori is wonderful! She is passionate and makes lectures interesting. She is a tough grader though, but this is only because she holds everyone to very high standards. If you need any clarification on a topic, she will gladly help you. Exams are relatively easy, but you will not pass if you don't participate in lectures or assignments.

Lori is one of my favorite profs this semester. She really cares about the subject and has been to the natl parks. Easy class if you go to class. Group tests with study guide available. She uses Iclicker questions everyday but gives you three absents before taking away points. Great class, great prof, would take again.

I loved this class! She is a great lecturer, and if you go to class it should be an easy A. Tests are taken by yourself, and then with a group, and the scores are a weighted average. There are clicker questions, but if you get it wrong it still counts for 0.8/1. The quizzes and projects don't take very long and she is happy to answer any questions.

I liked Lori a lot. She is very knowledgeable on geology and can answer almost any question. Her lectures can be boring sometimes, but all of her powerpoints are on D2L so it isn't hard to reference them. Exams are easy and there is no cumulative final. Overall, I would take Lori again.

Lectures are so fun to listen to, however, she is quit possibly the hardest grading professor I've had in college. She definitely downplays her assignments, quizzes, and tests. Her questions are very specific, don't take notes from the power points in class as those are online, instead what she says after each slide, the extra info.

The first month was just general geology knowledge, which was kinda boring and tougher, but once we got to the parks, it was super interesting and fun to learn. Tests are taken twice: once on your own and once collaborative, which makes it much easier to get a good grade. I would definitely recommend taking this class.

At first, I was not excited about this class but it turned out to be my FAVORITE class of the semester. Lori was very approachable and passionate about this class and her students. My class used a clicker every day which counts attendance so show up. It is helpful to print out the powerpoints in note-taking format before class to take notes.

Lori is a great professor. She is really into what she does, so her lectures are actually interesting and enjoyable. Her grading is a little tough but not too bad.

Lori was so fun to listen to! She has amazing stories and is so energetic I honestly wanted to become a professor after I was done listening to her lectures! The tests are great as they are half on-your-own and half group tests, and you get easy points for paying attention and answering iClicker questions!!

Would recommend taking 115 or 110 before hand because I thought it made the class a lot easier to understand. Snyder has great lectures that make concepts easy to understand and has great stories. The quizzes are a little difficult, but are open book and note online. Assignments and exams are relatively easy. Would definitely recommend!

Lori is fantastic! Very easy to pass this class with at least a B. Everything you are tested on is covered in the notes, and she provides a study guide. A very easy class to satisfy your Lab requirement.

Very nice professor. Is very enthusiastic about course material.

If you're looking for a class with relatively no homework and easy tests all based on notes from class, take this one. We have a homework assignment or a quiz once every few weeks and they only take like 20 minuets. Tests are half your own work and then you take a group test. She drops your lowest assignment and quiz score. Super nice professor.

Lectures on slides that are posted on Canvas. I recommend following along on a laptop because she can go fast at times. A few quizzes, assignments, and tests throughout the semester but spread far enough apart you won't have to stress about them. I've never looked at my textbook so don't even bother with it. Would take again, she's very passionate

I loved Lori! She was an awesome professor and she made it really fun. If you need to get a lab out of the way I would definitely take this class. If you study the material and ask her questions during the lab you will do good in this class.

Lori is a good professor. She is kind and has lots of experience. Her attendance policy is very strict. The class ended up being more difficult than I expected and are definitely not all straight from the powerpoints. Every test you take by yourself and then again with a group and the score is averaged out. Online quizzes are easy. Not a bad class.

Not a bad class, professor Snyder did her best to keep the class as in person as possible which definitely helped. We were able to go on field trips and I genuinely learned things in this class.

Lori makes geology fun! Honestly wasn't too stoked at first, but learning about national parks is interesting. There are no high stake assignments in the class--only a homework assignment and quiz every other week. She takes longer to grade than most and there are a lot of notes. Her quizzes aren't the easiest either but a solid gen ed class!

This professor is really passionate about what she teaches so right away that makes her very good. She is flexible and really helpful. The assignments are super spaced out so there is more than enough time to get them done. They are not difficult either, just watching videos and listening for the answers. It is an easy A class.

She goes through the notes faster than usain bolt, but she does clearly know her stuff. She wants her students to pass and tells you exactly whats going to be on the test. But i know a few people got frustrated toward the end of the semester when we had to catch up and do the notes really fast. The field trips were very cool though, best part.