This teacher is very enthusiastic about Earth Science! He gives good lectures and is helpful when you ask him a question. Many people think that this class is hard, but I think it is a wonderful class. He does give study guides and extra credit!!!=)

this is not an easy class but if you study you can get an A. I think all the people who wrote bad comments were looking for an easy grade and don't want to put in effort to learn so they blame the teacher.

Personally, I liked Professor Boryta, he tries to keep you interested in the class. He is a really nice guy, who tries his best to help you out. His class isn't hard, but it is challenging. He offers so much extra credit, help with study guides, and office hours. If you put in the effort, you wi

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his a good teacher if you listen in class and read your book you will do good and his quizes are mostly from his lecture.

He expects alot from his students. In order to do well in his class you have to keep up, go to class, do the reading, keep good notes and review them on a weekly basis. He puts alot of extra credit on his exams, there is no reason not to do well on them if you have studied. His lectures can be a little confusing but he is very willing to help.

This will be a tough class...i failed it the first time that i took it but put in a little more effort in the second time around and got a B. The subject is very hard, but he does his best to teach it to you. U have to go to class and make sure u do good on the quizzes..even if you fail a test you can still pass.

i do not know what to said because this ok teacher kinda funny i try to keep up but still end up with C so is kinda hard but you will manage to get passing grade, i guess u need more spend time on reading in order to get an A or B in this class

Very energetic about teaching the workings of the world to his students. But make sure to ask questions or know answers, he does not like slackers.

EASIEST CLASS EVER. I DIDNT EVEN NEED THE BOOK. HIS JOKES ARENT FUNNY BUT THE CLASS IS WAY EASY, IF YOU DON'T PASS, YOU'RE AN IDIOT.

This class was intense! You need to open the book and study in order to pass. He gives you a lot of hints on where to get the information to study for the exams and if your smart you won't wait until before the test or exams. He tries to be funny and sometimes he is but he really is a nice guy. Study and you will pass.

This guy is so simple, I don't know what people are talking about when they say he's hard....He gives you a notecard EVERY test, and takes off 20-30 points, got over 100 percent on almost every exam....so easy

Mr. Boryta is a great science teacher!!Well..he's not easy for the people who never open the book to study. As long as you follow along and take good notes, you will end up with an A. He gives extra credit and extra points on every quiz and exam. He's nice and funny!! I got an A 100% for the class.

Mark is a pretty cool professor. GEO8 in general covers quite a of lot material. He does an exceptional job teaching the subject. I'm a business major and I took his class for my GE requirements. Had to study for his tests which isn't a bad thing since you actually learn the material. Isn't that the reason why we're in college anyways? LOL.

This guy gives out study guides on his site to use. You get to bring in a 3 x 5 card to exams and he's willing to help if you are willing to go to get it. Study sessions available too. The huge bonus is that you can get tons of extra credit by attending related lectures and such! EASY A for those who are willing to do the work and attend class.

He was great. Straight-forward. Enthusiastic! Flexible and willing to help. I took him twice because I wasnt prepared the first time, but I aced it the second time around.

awesome

i thought he was a really good teacher. but you really need to read the book even for quizzes. make sure you go to his office hours for the quiz answers because they do appear on tests. his class was pretty easy if you do the work. i got a high A

he is a little difficult but very helpful if you ask him. All those talking bad are just looking for an easy grade

sorry, i know he means well, but i don't think he is a great teacher! he has Dr. in front of his name, but you can't tell. he tries to get u to like the subject, but it makes u hate it! well, he gives study guides online. all in all, u have to be able to teach yourself the subject becuz he runs off topic. we are behind 12 units right now :(

He was a boring teacher. All he ever does is lectures! No homework at all. His tests are hard and quizzes are okay. No group activties or anyhing fun is done in this class. He cracks jokes RARELY. I had this class on mondays for 3 hours and it was horrible! The only fun thing in this class was the field trip.

You need to study a lot on your own if you want to get a good grade. I'd say the majority of the class had great difficulty in his class due to their lack of study skills. I took AP classes in High School, so for me, this class wasn't very hard, and I took this class in the summer. Quizzes every so often, tests have quiz questions, cheat sheets.

I enjoyed his class, does alot of lecturing (but better then reading the book!). The field trip was rough due to Bee's but survived. I found his class interesting and recommend his class.

Knowledgable, available, sense of humor. Will take another class with him

Assigns no homework, so it's very easy to get lazy and fall behind. All exams and quizzes have a bonus 20% to 30% extra credit, so if you ace everything, you'll end up with a 130% in the class. Although this is a GE course, it's remarkably difficult. Fail/dropout rate is probably over 15%. Be prepared for a tough challenge.

Great teacher who is passionate and knowledgable about what they teach. The class wasn't easy, but if you study hard and put in the effort you'll do fine. Definitely recommend him!

Professor Boryta is one of the better teachers working at Mount San Antonio College. Validity in the other reviews lies only in the part about the study guides. He is one of the few professors who doesn't spoon-feed his students the info., which sadly, in this day and age, is seen as a bad thing. Even so, he does allow a cheat-card for every exam!

He is a great Professor. unfortunately I had trouble comprehending the material and had issues with work and study time. He understands your siutation but other than that its up to you to keep yourself responsible for your own actions. this class is not for everyone. difficult for me but I had fun in the class. easier when each person gets involved

Not a bad teacher. He is a TRUE teacher. Not one who favors dumb lazy people. I was a lazy person and he taught me not to be so. Now im working on a phd 'cuz of his motivation. Lazy MTV kids have no place in his class. Only scholars.

One of the best professors at Mt. Sac for sure. Get to class on time, do the work, don't be dumb (thinking your too cool) and the class is awesome. Boryta has a sense of humor that is kind of infectious. Participation is key for learning the material in this class. Ask questions, the more you do the more sense it makes :)

SUPER strict attendence policy! Pop quizzes.. literally. You won't see them coming.. 5 minutes before class ends. But seriously nice, kind of funny, and cares about his students. His excitement over the subject is infectuous. Work hard and ask questions if you're confused. Bottom line, he really wants to help. Team Boryta! :)

Boryta is a super funny man.. looks just like the dentist from the hangover LOL. You must attend class.. his lectures help with the quizzes and tests. Offers lots of help but only if you seek it from him. Super enthusiastic about "Earth Science Time" but overall its a pretty dry subject that he tries to make fun and interesting, FIELD TRIP SUCKS.

Boryta is very knowledgeable and passionate about geology. I found a lot of his lectures really interesting (but there were boring ones too). I felt he was a fair grader although his tests were on a higher level academic level then the lecture. I earned a "B". The 3 day field trip was sort of a pain. And I never used the textbook. Overall I'd recom

If you're interested in geology, then this is the guy for you. His lectures are rich, but they can be difficult at times. If you're looking for an "Easy A," then go elsewhere. He tends not to be direct when answering questions. He's more of the "answer a question with a question" type, and that may not be...ideal...for some. Overall-Good prefessor.

He'll help you if you make the effort. Expects a lot out of you academically. Grow up, study, and make the effort to get help. I took him last semester and he was a great professor. Got to like jokes!

Very good professor. Did'nt read the book the whole semester because half the material was common sense (for me). Powerpoint class, hands out the power point itself on worksheets and then all you have to do is write notes on them. Recommend him highly. Just make sure your memorizing abilities can handle knowing 35+ minerals and rocks.

I took the winter session of his class. He wasn't terribly boring or entertaining, just do the reading and the class should be just fine.

Boryta is amazing; passionate about both astronomy and geology. He returns emails quickly, he has chocolate in his office, and he is very approachable. If you have questions about the information, ask him! He does not tell you the answer, but teaches you how to find it. He works really hard for his students, and he does expect the same from you.

Boryta focuses on lectures more than anything. He uses a lot of puns, so be ready for those. Overall was a good professor who is tough grader, yet you really get to learn in his class. Extra credit is available and is what really helped my grade. You won't have to work too hard at home if you focus in class.

This prof is extremely dedicated and passionate about his class. Hes definitely a tough grader because he required more than a general understanding. Everything is in the powerpoints though so lecture is mandatory. If you do miss or have questions, prof Boryta makes himself available 24/7 (office hours and email). If you apply yourself youre good

Great professor if you are willing to put in effort. You get what you work for and enjoyed taking his class. Also fun field trips and cool internship opportunities!

Professor Boryta is passionate about what he teaches. Yes, he is a tough grader but if you pay attention and apply yourself you will be fine. He has really good intership opportunities.

One of the most misunderstood professors I have ever encountered. His class was frustrating but rewarding. Be there everyday, try, go to office hours, read the material, go to extra credit and you will pass with a C. Engage. Also, there's a 3 day fieldtrip. Bortya is a professor that I will always thank in the long run. Geology is not my major.

Tough prof but the class is a science class. Don't go in expecting it to be any easier than other sciences. He is very dedicated to his students but if you don't put in the effort, he won't help you. He teaches at a UC/Cal State level so class is mandatory and fast paced. READ SYLLABUS. Camping trips are fun and he brings stuff for bomb s'mores.

This is a science class so knowledge of physics and other basic science are necessary for this class. NOT AN ELECTIVE!

Prof Boryta is really kind and caring. I was experiencing hard times in my life and he listened to me without judgment and really cared about my wellbeing. He reached out to me personally to see how I was doing and to encourage me to go to class and participate. He never made me feel stupid and I think that takes a very humble person to do that.

He's overall a good teacher, but at times the lectures can be boring. He's super nice and the field trip is very fun. His class is kind of hard but as long as you study you will pass.

There is a text book, but I never used it. He provides packets with notes on the slide shows he lectures on. His tests are based on those packets. He lets you bring an index card for the test as well that is super helpful. I enjoyed his humor and his class overall.

Although I dropped the course, this is probably one of the best professors I've taken! His stories during lectures are amusing and helpful. He is empathetic to all students; his office hours helped me immensely when struggling to understand a particular topic. His dad's jokes are wicked!