4.4

Martin Roberge

Geography - Towson University

4.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
151
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

151

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What Students Say

Marty was a great professor

GEOG101 - 5.0 rating

Ok, so I would like to know who recommended this teacher

GEOG101 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

20%

Textbook Required

57%

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Grade Distribution
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A: 19
A+: 10
B+: 7
A-: 7
Common Tags
Caring (22)
Hilarious (21)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (11)
Accessible outside class (11)
Clear grading criteria (9)
Respected (8)
Gives good feedback (7)
Inspirational (6)
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POSC101

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GEOLOGY

5.0

GEOG201

4.0

GOEG101

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Reviews (151)
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GEOG101
Grade: B-
May 24, 2002

Great teacher.

5.0
3.0
POSC101
Oct 17, 2002

very knowledgable with subject matter

5.0
2.0
PHYSGEOG
May 8, 2003

Great teacher, really enjoys teaching. Tests are easy. Very clear and has great online resources.

5.0
3.0
GEOG101
May 13, 2003

great teacher! very passionate, is always available for questions

5.0
3.0
GEOG101
May 22, 2003

Tests can be hard. Quizes before class almost everday which can be hard. Loves teaching, very boring class though. Take him if you are taking GEOG 101.

3.0
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GEOG
Nov 2, 2003

Very, very, very.......very boring.

5.0
2.0
319
Nov 7, 2003

Very nice and easy going, funny, likes talking about the subject, very willing to help anytime, if you study you should have no problem getting a "b" or an "A", course does require some work though

5.0
1.0
GEOG102
Dec 15, 2003

easy teacher. come to class nad get 25% of your grade. 3 exams. very easy straight from notes that are online

4.0
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ENVGEOG
Apr 13, 2004

Nice guy. Doesn't give his students enough credit for their interest. Deemphasizes important subject matter that he later tests on. This makes the class dull and vague. I still don't know what geography is supposed to be about.

5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Apr 13, 2004

Real nice guy, tries his best with a boring subject... though he truly does love it. Tests can be hard, you need to study. Certainly not impossible though. DON'T BUY THE BOOK... seriously, you'll never use it.

5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Apr 19, 2004

I definitely agree with that last comment. YOU WILL NEVER EVER USE THE BOOK. He has notes for the class online that you can print out. You don't even need to do that. Buying the book would be a complete waste of money.

5.0
1.0
101
Apr 26, 2004

very good teacher, tests are very clear and forward and he is a pretty easy grader

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
May 30, 2004

What a wonderfully sweet man. He's so passionate about what he does, I think it can (sometimes) be contagious. He's not terribly easy, but not too hard either. Whatever difficulty is involved though, taking him is well worth it.

4.0
2.0
GEOG101
Dec 2, 2004

A good teacher. Gives pop quizzes (so make sure you come to class). Outline of notes are posted on a website-helps study for tests. Tests are multiple choice with some short answers questions also. Didn't use the book.

4.0
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GEOG101
Dec 16, 2004

Tries his best to make the class fun, but hes kind of a nerd but cute in a nerdy way. 20% of grade based on in class quizzes, 4 tests, never use the book, very clear outlines, tests are VERY DIFFICULT, nice guy, pretty good teacher not including his exams

3.0
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GEOG101
Dec 19, 2004

extremely hard 101 class, quiz almost everyday be4 class. really nicee guy but material is extremely hard, and tests can be tricky! would not recommend 4 101

3.0
5.0
GEOG101
Dec 21, 2004

a teacher that loves what he teaches...but it is a hard class. tests are difficult. it can be boring at times. for a 101 class it is hard. don't take this class.

5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Dec 24, 2004

Wonderful teacher! He is amazing at explaining the most difficult subjects. 4 tests - no final -not****tests. Quizzes almost every class - but are designed to boost your grade! Don't buy the book - really you won't use it. I took geog once and failed. I took it with him and got an A!!

4.0
1.0
GEOG101
Jan 9, 2005

This class is so incredibly easy! He doesn't cover very much material and the tests are super easy. You barely have to study at all! Nevertheless, you will learn some interesting things in the class. Also, he's kind of dorky but very nice and friendly.

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Jan 25, 2005

Good Teacher, However, he needs to curve his exams. THe class average was always around a low 70 and sometimes in the 60's for exams and still he wouldnt curve exams. I never missed a class and got high B's on all the finals and A's on all Quizzes and still I got a B. Dont Buy the BooK!!!!!!!!!!!

1.0
5.0
GEOG101
Feb 1, 2005

no curve. lots of quizes. tricky tests. dont take this class.

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GEOG101
Feb 11, 2005

He helps a bit but the class is just so boring and he makes geog more difficult than it really is. personally i dont care when the equinox and perehilion are. For a 101 class this class is harder than it should be. The quizes dont boost your grade either. DONT BUY THE BOOK. U wont use it! promise.

5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Apr 12, 2005

DONT BUY BOOK!! Really nice guy - if you go to class you will do fine. Quizes almost every class - boost ur grade! 4 tests non cumulative. No final. Great teacher - If you miss classes you will do bad though. If you attend - easy A

3.0
3.0
GEOG101
Apr 19, 2005

No Final??!! There was a final in the class last fall-if that is so then take this class in the spring. Lucky.

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Apr 24, 2005

awesome guy!! pretty easy class... boring subject but he makes it fun. hes always there to help if you have any questions at all, i'd recommend him!

5.0
3.0
GEOG101
May 24, 2005

Great teacher who makes this subject very interesting. Tests started out easy and then turned more difficult. However, if you study and try hard u should end with an overall good grade. Quizes almost everyday so be prepared.

5.0
2.0
GEOG496
Jun 10, 2005

Great Guy!!! Is very interested in making sure that the student learns, but tries to tie in fun and interesting ways to learn. Even though this was an independent study, I feel that I came away from this course knowing more about this topic than I thought I would. GREAT JOB, MARTY!!!

5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Dec 7, 2005

Really nice guy, good sense of humor. has convenient office hours and willing to help. really dont need to buy the book, but if you want to, get a cheap one. daily quizzes are easy and boost your grade. tests are fair. interesting class and great teacher.

5.0
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GEOG101
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2005

marty always wanted a chilli pepper. so here is one for him!!!! he's super easy, explains everything. study for tests off of notes. book is good for pictures and visuals but isn't necessarily needed. great teacher.

5.0
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GEOG101
Dec 12, 2005

I really like this professor! I think hes really funny and kind. You have to study, and def get the book, the notes go along with it and it helps with studying for the tests. He doesn't care what edition you get. i got the 4th and spent $7 on it. His tests arn't EASY but arent impossible. Just STUDY, COME TO CLASS, and you'll be fine. Def reccomend

3.0
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GEOG101
Mar 29, 2006

Yes he'a nice and I don't dislike him in any sense. But the tests are hard. Most Ppl don't get A's. He will clarify but there sre unexpected hard ?s on the tests.

5.0
2.0
PHYSICALGEOG
Apr 17, 2006

Not the best teacher i've ever had, but he's still a good teacher. really nice guy, very helpful and understanding. I would definitely recommend him :-)

5.0
3.0
ENVGEOG
May 24, 2006

I love Marty he is so cute and really helpful. I had to laugh the day he wore the "Soylent Green is People" t-shirt. His tests are kind of hard but he is a really understanding teacher

4.0
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ENVGEOGRAPHY
Jul 5, 2006

not the coolest guy around but he's down to earth...did good on test but being late i missed alot of quizzes which hurt my grade...dont miss the quizzes!!!

5.0
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GEOG201
Nov 4, 2006

awsome prof with great lectures, MUST read textbook and show up for quizes and yes you have to really study for tests but it is all reasonable and i would absolutly recomend prof, good guy you would want to be freinds with

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3.0
GEOG101
Nov 15, 2006

Marty Roberge is a fantastic teacher.

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GEOG101
Dec 5, 2006

Awesome Teacher!!.. Don't need the textbook. I learned a lot from the class. His tests are multiple choice and some short answer and you need to study but it was worth the effort!! Take him..

5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Jan 29, 2007

One of the best teachers I've seen. Knows how to explain things a million different ways. Goes out of his way to keep you from having to memorize useless facts. Heck of a nice guy and hilarious. I learned so many useful things in his class.

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Nov 26, 2007

Class is not hard if you pay attention. He gives a outline with everything that is going to be on the test and just follows the outline throughout the class. Also he is the biggest nerd that you will ever see. He loves streams so learn all about them and go talk to him about them and he will have your babies and you will live in a stream together

4.0
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GEOG101
Mar 2, 2008

NICE GUY.WANTS EVERYONE TO LEARN AND KNOWLEDGE THE MATERIAL.GIVES VERY SMALL ASSIGHMENTS DURING CLASS AND CHECKS TO C IF EVERYONE IS DOING IT. GOTTA PRINT OUT 27 PAGE NOTE OUTLINE.BUT VERY USEFUL. MATERIAL ISN'T HARD IF U PAY ATTENTION. GIVES POP QUIZES UNEXPECTEDLY BUT QUITE EASY. I RECOMMEND. VERY NICE GUY AND LOVES WHAT HE DOES

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Jun 9, 2008

Very interesting class and he's a very funny guy. Always energetic and worth taking

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Jul 16, 2008

really nice guy, makes some jokes to keep people interested. has complimentary stories that are entertaining, hands you what you need to know for tests, will go over anything again, one out of class assignment that if you did it you got 100% on it.

5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Aug 8, 2008

come to class pay attention. look over notes right before class cuz he likes to give short pop quizzes at the beginning. look over class notes and outline (posted on class webpage) before tests and you'll do fine. if you do all that, nothing less than a b+

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GEOG101
Nov 3, 2008

nice guy. def take this class. take notes and read class outline. pop quizzes are easy if you just look over notes right before. tests are all same format so even if you do bad on the first one, you can make it up. worst you will get is b+

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GEOG107
Nov 18, 2008

I love learning about this kind of stuff and I know it can be kind of a boring subject but he kept it entertaining... You never get out early, so don't hope for it. You NEVER use the book. He provides you with all of the important material and you don't memorize useless stuff. Great teacher. I would take him again!

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GEOG101
Dec 17, 2008

while he allows two missed classes, if you miss a class you will most likely miss a quiz and get a zero on it. some of his lectures were off topic and sometimes i felt as if he did not cover areas well, but totally emphasized them on the test. really nice guy and always open to a quick cram session right before a test

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GEOG101
Jan 10, 2009

Such a nice guy! Go to class cause there are alot of pop quizzes, only a questions or 2 but still helps in the end. Tests are difficult, study alot and go to the study sessions if you can. Funny guy and loves the subject which helps you pay attention. No homework at all. Tests are 60% of grade. Took as a gen ed course but found it interesting.

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GEOG101
Apr 13, 2009

He's a really nice guy and teacher. Anything you need to know is on the outline so don't waste your money on the book. He will drill a concept into your head for about 45 minutes with 5 different analogies, so class can get really boring. Go to class for the basic concepts, but bring a book. Tests are straight forward, no surprises.

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GEOG101
Apr 23, 2009

What a nice guy. Im terrible at science but Marty was fun and goofy. You can tell he loves this stuff. I would strongly recommend him!

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GEOG101
May 27, 2009

He is the man. The tests are a little hard for just a gen. ed. but if you have to take the class, he is the guy to do it with.

5.0
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GEOG101
Nov 30, 2009

By far the best teacher I have had all year! He puts all of his test material in an outline and goes over everything in good detail in class. I recieved an A in this class and I would definitely take this professor again for any class! GET HIM!

5.0
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GOEG101
May 15, 2010

Fun teacher. Very sincere. You can tell he loves what he does. He makes the class very interesting to attend & helps every student to the best of his abilities. I don't like science (my major is CJ) but he made this class likable. You'd be committing a crime by not taking his class lol. He's awesome!

5.0
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GEO101
Sep 23, 2010

looks like a nerdy Stephan Jenkins

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GEOG101
Dec 7, 2010

Professor Marty is one of the greatest, coolest and bestest at Towson. I highly recommend him, even I am not doing well in the class, but he is extremely helpful. Always available during his office hours.

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GEOG101
Dec 11, 2010

Great teacher, very helpful and easy to talk to. Really cares about knowing his students no matter how big the class is. Highly recommended. For GEOG 101, he says the 4th edition is fine to use.

4.0
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GEO101
Dec 19, 2010

Marty is EXTREMELY helpful. BUT the class is HARD for a Gen Ed.Class is not mandatory BUT he gives pop quizzes every other day. There are A LOT of pop quizzes that I recommend you study for because they will help you in the end.I would recommend pass/fail this class if you do not have an A by the midterm. If you hate C's like me, pass/fail GEO 101!

4.0
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GEOG101
Jan 11, 2011

Pretty hard class for a Gen Ed. If you study for the tests, you should get at least a B. I studied hard and went to every class at got a B. Hard to get an A. The class is pretty easy but kinda boring. He tells you need the book but YOU DO NOT NEED IT! Take for a non-lab, easy.

5.0
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GEOG101
Mar 7, 2011

The best college professor I have ever had, is extremely clear with what he expects from you and his lectures are one I look forward to, very funny and interesting

5.0
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GEOG101
Apr 4, 2011

nicest guy! is willing to help you if you have questions just ask him or attend office hours..GO TO CLASS even though it's not mandatory because he gives random (but easy) quizzes. pretty funny guy in a nerdy way. study notes for tests and pay attention in class and you should be good.

3.0
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HIST101
May 3, 2011

awesome professor, tests are pretty difficult, follow the outline and pay attention and ull be good, lecture so attendance isnt mandatory...however he does mini pop quizzes to see if you are attending class. we take about 20 he keeps the top 10. ec at the end of the semester worth 4% points onto ur final grade. little boring but not an awful class

5.0
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HIST101
May 7, 2011

Best professor I've had so far. Nerdy but funny, relates topics to real world situations well. The tests are not hard if you pay attention in class (I took two not exactly sober and got As) and the in class mini quizzes are easy. Take this professor if you need a gen ed!

4.0
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GEOG101
May 16, 2011

This guy loves what he does. I took for a gen ed and have learned a lot with him. 4 tests for the semestar and thats it. no papers no homework. He givs out a review guide which is pretty much the test. But make sure you study it! most people in class had to pass/fail it. Gives pop quizzes a lot but they arent bad as long as you actually go to class

3.0
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GEOG101
May 24, 2011

Roberge isn't too bad. Quirky nice guy who loves physical geography. Has simple quizzes on most days to make sure you attend class. Can be confusing in lectures and really rambles. Most of the information for the tests is right off the outline he gives you for all the chapters. Not too bad for a gened if you study properly.

5.0
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GEOG101
Nov 14, 2011

This guy is definitely worth taking, but only if you are planning on attending class and if you have an interest in geography. He LOVES what he does, his powerpoints are extremely visual (he has a lot of pictures on them, etc.) and he's VERY helpful. He's more than willing to explain anything to you. But go to class, or you will not do well.

4.0
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GEOG101
Dec 15, 2011

Do not get the textbook, lectures and tests follow the syllabus. Tests come from notes and are pretty reasonable. Grading system is fair and extra credit oppurtunities were offered which help! Highly recommend.

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GEOG101
Dec 15, 2011

He's so adorable and kind. Out of nearly 20 -pop- quizzes, only the top ten will be used. The exams are fairly easy if you go over your notes. Do not get the text book. A few opportunities for extra credit.

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GEOG101
Feb 15, 2012

He's awesome and is really helpful. Easy science gen ed

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GEOG101
Apr 14, 2012

Made a potentially boring subject very interesting! Material in the course was fairly easy. Computers were allowed in class. Book was never used

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Apr 18, 2012

He is a perfect example of how a "teacher" should be. He enjoys his work and makes class entertaining. If you ask for help, he will give it.

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GEO101
Aug 7, 2012

Not an easy class for a gen ed but he is a very good teacher and offers a lot of help outside the classroom. Tries to make class fun although and has some funny jokes (are lot of them you will just laugh cuz you feel bad)

2.0
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GEOG410
Nov 30, 2012

Takes forever to get to the point, grading is lenient at times and strict at others

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Dec 28, 2012

Awesome teacher. Makes the class very simple and reviews for tests. Has extra credit opportunities.

4.0
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GEOG101
Apr 15, 2013

So funny, charming, and nice. Tries to make it interesting, but tests are wayyyy harder than they need to be. Pretty tough for a gen ed.

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GEOG101
May 21, 2013

He is a really great teacher. He is very nice and very passionate on the subject. His tests are harder than they need to be and his grading policy isn't that great but overall he was a good teacher. This is a tough gen ed course.

5.0
2.0
SOILS
Grade: F
Nov 11, 2013

Hot teacher. Very cool and great. Learned a lot. He is very interested in the subject matter which made the class interesting. I would definitely recommend. All the girls think he is the cutest.

5.0
1.0
GEOG315
Grade: B+
Nov 25, 2013

Great professor! Really funny and helpful! Worth taking ANY of his classes. He will take the time to help anyone if you ask. Fair grader as well.

5.0
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GEOG101
Dec 5, 2013

Dr. Roberge is phenomenal and easily the best Geography teacher at Towson. I have had him for multiple courses from the 100 to 400 level. Extremely knowledgeable and fun but challenges you at the same time. Take him any chance you get.

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GEOG101
Dec 12, 2013

Marty is ok. He spends all of class time going over the simplest of ideas and rambles about everything. Very boring and annoying at points. Wouldn't suggest taking him.

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GEOG370
Mar 28, 2014

Marty is an angel. He is an excellent professor and goes out of his way to help everyone out. Love him.

4.0
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GEOG101
Apr 16, 2014

He's a great professor, and is super friendly and nice. He tells the most randomly relevant stories which keep you interested in class. The exams don't have any surprises and the textbook is free online. I would definitely chose this class over any other professor.

5.0
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GEOG410
Grade: A
May 12, 2014

8 reading assignments due once a week, 500 words. One test that you take and then he gives back to you to correct for full credit. One assignment going to visit a stream and write up a report. One assignment volunteering for something helping the environment. Such a nice teacher but sometimes can get off track. take him.

4.0
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GEOG101
May 22, 2014

He is one of the best professors I've had. Tests are not easy but not hard either if you study. Print outline, it is extremely helpful. Didn't even read the textbook which is online. He tells stories to keep it interesting. 3 tests. Extra credit, takes only top 10 quizzes. Totally take him!

5.0
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GEOG101
May 22, 2014

He's very sweet and nice, but I found that this class was hard. The tests were very hard and I would study for hours. Geology just isn't my thing. I would recommend him if you're willing to put it in the work.

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GEOLOGY
Jun 10, 2014

Martin roberge is the biggest nerd in the school. It takes him 40 minutes to get to the point and 20 minutes to walk out of the class.

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GEOG101
Grade: C
Nov 19, 2014

Dr. Roberge is really dumb. He takes forever to get to the point and his lectures have no relevance to the textbook or exams. You will fail this class or get a C. He has no idea how to lecture or give feedback. He says the weirdest things and he thinks they make sense. He tells the dumbest jokes and you laugh because you feel bad for him.

4.0
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GEO101
Dec 10, 2014

Oh Marty... The reading quizzes are very misleading when it comes to preparing for exams. Way too hard for a gen ed, even though I did learn a lot. It's just not a smart choice if you're looking to get by with an easy A to fill your gen ed requirements. Would recommend if you're into the topic, but otherwise avoid him.

5.0
3.0
GEOG678
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2015

Great guy. If you pay attention, you'll get an A. The tests are the same as the homework. We used the book once.

4.0
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GEOG319
May 15, 2015

Soils was a fantastic class. He may get off topic sometimes, but he is super silly and had fun with the class. He posts a ton of study material for each test so it was easy to pass. Can't wait to have Marty again next semester!

3.0
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GEOG319
Grade: B
May 21, 2015

Mr. Martin and his class is a joke. He's boring. Takes forever to get to the point. A good professor can teach you the course he takes a month, in just a day. He didn't grade assignments on time. Took him a week to post the final grades. Each labs are worth different points, and he isn't clear at all. He's just there just to kill time !

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GEOG410
Jun 30, 2015

All of his lecture material is super clear and easy to understand. However, he expects you to submit solid work. He sets fair expectations. Just because he seems relaxed, don't try to turn in some nonsense; you'll get bad grades. I really enjoyed his class, and like the issues he explores. Sometimes lectures circle the airport a bit. Ask questions

4.0
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GEOG101181
Grade: B-
Nov 23, 2015

He's a very nice guy and I really enjoyed his class. Some of the material covered was a bit challenging and so were the tests, but as long as you study and listen you will be fine. He really helps understanding of the material by the stories he tells and the way he explains it. Would want him as a professor again.

5.0
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GEOG101
Dec 9, 2015

he's a great guy, he's always available to help and is willing to work with you about what you're struggling with. The class in general is difficult, but as long as you pay attention you should be fine. Pay attention to lectures and go to office hours, Professor Roberge is a very nice guy, would want a professor like him again!

4.0
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GEOG101
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2015

He was always willing to help any student, and was very flexible. He made sure that everyone understood the material, and encouraged you to ask questions so you could do your best. Even though he had long lectures and geography isn't the most interesting subject, he tried to make it fun by telling jokes and stories. I would def take him again!!

3.0
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GEOG101
Grade: B+
Dec 31, 2015

Class is pretty boring, but he tries to make it interesting. Overall the class is pretty easy. If you do all the assignments and study you will get an A or B. He is very helpful and you can go to him with questions all the time because he makes himself available.

5.0
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GEOG410
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2016

Hands down, Marty is the BEST teacher I have ever had! He is so understanding with peoples learning styles and is always willing to help students succeed. You could not ask for a funnier/smarter/down-to-earth professor. He is simply the best in all ways!

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GEO101
May 9, 2016

I absolutely LOVE Marty as a person. He's great, smart, and just a cute little nerdy dad that you can't help but love. HOWEVER, I found this class extremely difficult for a 101. I had to pass fail it and, thanks to the extra credit, did okay but it was my biggest stressor all year. I went to his office hours and he was very helpful.

5.0
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GEOG101
Grade: A
May 22, 2016

Marty was absolutely hilarious in all of his lectures and he really make the material very easy to understand. The class itself is extremely easy and to make it even easier, he gives out 5 extremely easy points at the end of the semester towards you overall entire grade. I finished the class with a 92 but got a 97 due to the extra credit i recieved

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GEOG101
Jun 14, 2016
Would take again

Really nice guy who cares for his students. Has weekly online quizzes and in-class quizzes every so often. He has an outline for the class and powerpoints online, which cover the material that the exams are on. He goes through the powerpoints in class. He's really helpful and if you try, you will succeed.

5.0
2.0
GEOG319
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

Marty is a great guy, always in a laid back good mood. Lectures can get boring but other than that I have nothing bad to say. Took him for Soils (GEOG 319) and Environmental Geography (GEOG 410). For 319 there was no homework, 4 or 5 easy labs, and 3 tests. For 410, no midterm or final, just weekly assignments and a volunteer project. Take him!

5.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A+
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

My favorite teacher as a freshman. He is super funny and loves to keep class interesting by telling funny stories. If you are struggling, he is more than willing to help after class or during office hours. Overall a great teacher and I find everything he teaches very useful. He made me want to change my major. Also, PRINT the outline he provides!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
Caring
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2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Marty is the absolute best prof. I love that man so much. Reading questions are easy and if you show up to class and pay attention you can and will ace all the in class quizzes. You need to study for the tests, bc if you do you'll ace it. Marty does so much to help you out with your grade. Extra credit and drops bad quiz grades. 100% recommend him

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: B-
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Tips: Lectures are heavy so listen very well and keep taking notes. If the outline he gives you does not provide enough information to help study for tests, get a study partner or do your own research. Pop quizzes almost every class so skim notes before class starts. Take the extra credit to boost your grade. ALWAYS CHECK THE SYLLABUS.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

Marty Roberge is the man. Historically I never enjoyed science, but Marty made it enjoyable and manageable. The textbook was online and free, and reading it isn't really required. Everything he assesses is taught in class and he'll gladly answer any questions you have. He's goofy and funny and truly cares about his material and his students.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: C
Apr 6, 2017
Would take again

Overall hes a super nice guy. He is very knowledgeable in his field and really encourages his students to utilize his office hours if they have questions. He is very responsive and will do his best to help you if you try. Hes pretty laid back, and made the text book free and online which is a life saver! I would highly recommend him.

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: B
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

Marty is a really cool guy and he makes the class enjoyable! If you follow the studdy guides and listen you'll do great.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A+
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Honestly the best professor I've had so far. Provides class notes for the whole semester, textbook is free and online, keeps up with posting grades, makes lectures interesting and funny, yet emphasizes that what he wants is for us utilize everything he gives us to do the best we can. He loves what he teaches and it shows.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
GEOG101
May 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

he really cares about what he teaches and that shows. however, the class is lecture heavy and many students dont thrive in that environment.

LECTURE HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
GEO101
Grade: C+
May 25, 2017
Would take again

The class notes could be a lot to memorize most times so it was a bit difficult. However if you can, got o his office hours and he'll definitely be of much help.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: B-
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Marty is a great prof. I took him for geog 101 and the class had almost 80 students. For such a big class he really keeps everyone focused and listening. He uses powerpoints with lots of visuals and had a course outline with everything you need to know. He gives pop quizzes but he drops the lowest 4 so if you miss a class with a quiz it wont matter

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor Marty is super nice and really cares about his students! He is also willing to go the extra mile and help students during office hours if you don't understand certain concepts. His class has 4 tests, reading assignments, and pop quizzes(but he takes your ten best scores). He also offers extra credit, which helps a lot. Overall, great guy!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

Marty was a great professor! I enjoy Physical Geography, but for those who don't, he makes jokes to make the class fun and more interesting. He's also good at explaining topics whether they are big or small, which is important because on his tests there are details & USE THE COURSE OUTLINE LIKE HE TELLS YOU TO, IT'S GOLDEN! and do the extra credit!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Would take again
4.0
2.0
GEOG101
Nov 5, 2018
Would take again

He was an awesome professor for GEOG 101, the class was pretty easy as long as you looked at the study guide. He makes his own study guide that he gives to the class and it has all the information you need. He gives a lot of pop quizzes but they aren't that difficult. Overall, a pretty solid professor.

Gives good feedback
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

I only took this class because I needed a science elective, but ended up really enjoying it. Super easy pop quizzes and only the top 10 scores go towards your grade. Free online textbook. Study the materials and you'll pass the exams. Very passionate about what he teaches. Hilarious, and a great professor. Highly recommend taking his class.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
5.0
GEOG101
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He has good intentions but if youre just taking a core, pick a different professor. He goes off on tangents about his life and I cannot tell when hes teaching or telling a story. If you dont do well on test, you probably wont do well in class

Tough Grader
5.0
3.0
GEOG410
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Great professor wish he taught more classes!

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
GEOG101
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Very very nice guy and cares about his students. However, in the middle of teaching he goes off on to stories and it becomes hard to decipher what is something you actually need to know for the tests. He offers extra credit and drops lowest quiz grades. Biggest advice is find study buddies!! Would take him again though if I had to.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
5.0
2.0
GEOG410
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

This class was pretty laid back. There were three easy assignments & several reading questions throughout the semester, but everything had extremely clear instructions. As long as you follow them, you'll get an A. He sometimes did random quizzes to account for attendance & go towards your participation grade, but attendance itself wasn't mandatory

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

Professor Roberge is a great dude! Entertaining and funny. All you have to do is skim through the free textbook, show up to class, and pay attention. For tests, just make you sure you study for at least an hour. There are plenty of opportunities to bring up your grade, weekly quizzes, homework, and extra credit (all these assignments are very short

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
GEOG410
Grade: A
Feb 18, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Marty is awesome! I loved the assignments we did in class, the readings rlly opened up my eyes, and I loved our class discussions. We didn't write any papers but we had weekly writing assignments which were cool. I didn't think he was a tough grader. He knows his stuff and is patient with the students, u can tell he rlly cares.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
5.0
GEOG101
Mar 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Ok, so I would like to know who recommended this teacher. He's a really nice lovable guy, but his quizzes are ridiculous. He gives out so many quizzes to the point it does more harm than good. Studied hours w/ a group of friends for the first exam hoping for an A and we all got a D. Nice guy, not a good teacher. Everyone I know in the class has a C

Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
4.0
GEOG319
Grade: C+
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Awesome personality. Super relaxed, but don't walk all over him. Pay attention in lecture because a lot of the details are in what he says. Labs are easy but exams are pretty difficult. No textbook. Kind of boring sometimes but he will gladly re-explain things. Would take again.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Grade: A+
May 14, 2019
Would take again

He tells a lot of interesting stories that help you remember the concepts, and he asks if anyone has questions at the beginning of every class, and he's glad to answer as many as people have. He does do pop quizzes (top 10 of 14-ish) worth 1 point each at the beginning of about half the classes about content from the previous day.

Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
GEO101
Grade: B-
May 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He's a nice professor and the class isn't particularly difficult. However the first few exams the average test score was a 60% or lower. The questions are just a lot more in depth than how he teaches the concepts so make sure you use EVERY recourse available to you.

Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2020
Would take again

Marty is awesome. He's funny, he has a very clear plan for his courses and individual classes, and he teaches all the material in a super accessible and straightforward way. He gives easy quizzes, online assignments, and extra credit that all really boost your odds of getting a good grade. If you have the chance to take a class with him, do it :)

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: A-
Apr 23, 2020
Would take again

He's a great and laid back guy. He does like to give pop quizzes but they aren't that bad. His tests are in depth so be sure you know the material well. However, he does a great job at teaching and explaining stuff. Definitely is a good choice of a professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
5.0
4.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2020
Would take again

Highly recommend taking Marty, hes one of my favorite professors. Includes stories about his life to make class more interesting. Doesn't take attendance, but a good idea to go since he does not follow a textbook. Offers extra credit & review sessions. Final exam is not cumulative. Give pop quizzes but theyre easy & barely affect your grade.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2020
Would take again

Im going to try & keep this short but MARTY IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! Idk how his class was in person but online there are no tests AT ALL, no group projects, & NO ZOOM CLASS! He is very kind, understanding & organized. Most of the work are easy quizzes based off the lecture video he makes but you get 2 attempts at them. TAKE HIM PLEASE!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
GEOG410
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Professor Roberge is an awesome professor! This class was online due to COVID, but he was very chill. For a class that is twice a week, he only made us come to class once, and our ONLY assignments for the semester were USUALLY a weekly essay that is based off of an article, along with a small, VERY simple quiz. There is a volunteer assignment, too.

Get ready to read
Caring
So many papers
5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

His lecture videos are clear and straight to the point- followed by small quizzes which are super easy. He responds in a timely manner to emails and offers help during his office hours. If you need to take this class or fulfill a core this is the professor you should take!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2021
Would take again

He goes over the material from the lecture video if you have any questions. Class is not mandatory. Quiz answers comes directly from lecture videos. This class is an easy A and hes a great professor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Oct 25, 2021
Would take again

Loves what he teaches, loves to interact with students, doesn't grade harshly at all, really just a good person and amazing professor. Always willing to accept late work.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

He's so nice! Amazing professor and easy work! No final and in class was optional.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
GEOG319
Grade: A-
Mar 1, 2022
Would take again

No attendance-taking/participation-measuring. Labs can be hands-on though. Very well organized course notes to outline class setup and main points. Lectures are funny and he thoroughly cares about students. Since pandemic times, he's mega cool guy and doesn't give midterms or finals. Quizzes/small weekly assignments accumulate on BB - open note.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
101
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2022
Would take again

Mr. Marty Roberge is an amazing professor and an even more wonderful man. I love him

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
101
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2022
Would take again

Marty is a great professor! Would absolutely recommend this class.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
5.0
GEOG101
Grade: A-
Mar 29, 2022
Would take again

What an amazing professor!! I was very hesitant to take this class but I am so glad I did. Professor Roberge was hands-down the best professor I have had at Towson. He is so understanding and helpful. Also, his shoe game is strong.

Tough grader
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
GEO101
Grade: A-
Mar 29, 2022
Would take again

Great professor and even better taste in shoes. Would take again!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Roberge is a wonderful man and an even more wonderful professor. He is so funny and is very passionate with everything he teaches. He also has the BEST shoes and his fits are immaculate. Overall, 11/10, if i went to this school I would definitely take his class again.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
May 2, 2022
Would take again

This man Martin Roberge is actually the guy. You don't need to attend classes in person because the course is fully accessible online (he makes videos that you can follow and get the answers to quizzes from). There are no final or in person quizzes/exams. I haven't went to class since the beginning of this semmy and I have an A.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
GEO101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2022
Would take again

Roberge is the best professor I've had so far at Towson. If you are in the process of signing up for classes, do not hesitate. He posts his video lectures, and is super helpful. ALL tests/quizzes online. Amazing class format. 10000/10 would recommend.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Easily best professor I've had so far. He understands what we go through as college students and tries to make his class as stress free as possible. I never had to worry about anything in this class. All you have to do is answer the quiz questions and end of chapter question and you should be good. 10/10, highly recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
GEOG410
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2022
Would take again

Marty is the best. He's very down to earth and has a great sense of humor. He's very understanding towards students and really knows his stuff. The quizzes and short answer essays are online and are reading based, typically from an article or interesting topic we later discuss in class. 100% recommend taking him.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

Prof Marty was an amazing professor, very funny and engaging. He genuinely cares about his students and ensuring they learn the material. He's also very passionate about Geography. 4 exams, final is not cumulative. Chapter reading w/ reading questions and 6-10 question quizzes every week. He records the lectures so you can get caught up.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2024
Would take again

He's very nice and clearly shows that he cares about the topic. Attendance isn't mandatory which is nice, and all the weekly quizzes are online but they aren't too hard as long as you pay attention or watch the videos he posts every week. I definitely recommend you take him, the class is easy as long as you keep up with the work and the topics.

Lots of homework
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

Great Prof. Super nice. Gives out weekly quizzes but they're online & not bad. Has lecture videos just in case you miss class which also help with the quizzes. He's super passionate about the topic and loves questions and genuinely wants to help his students. Exams are in depth but just study and you should be fine.

Lots of homework
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Roberge is an engaging and understanding instructor. The class has weekly quizzes and a focus on key concepts, but with the help of resources like unstuck AI, it's manageable.

5.0
2.0
GEOG410
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor Roberge has the energy of an outdoorsy middle-aged white dad, which comes with a plethora of dad jokes, but also an amazing amount of knowledge and passion about what he teaches. His lectures are very informative, and the major assignments for the class are pretty easy, yet interactive and informative. He's great, and so is his class!

5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Marty is hilarious and clearly cares for his students! He emphasizes going to office hours and emailing him with any questions. There are weekly quizzes to complete that aren't hard at all, and you get two attempts (he takes the highest grade). There's a free online textbook. Exams aren't super hard, just study the outline and you'll be fine!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: B+
Feb 10, 2025
Would take again

Did one pop quiz at the beginning of the semester and then decided against doing them. Around 2-4 mc quizzes (4-10 questions) each week online very easy. 4 tests all in person most mc and easy short answer questions. Hilarious and makes the lectures enjoyable. Explains concepts very clearly and cares about his students. Loved going to his class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Roberge is great. The tests are easy if you study for them. It's possible to get good grades on the tests if you skip class, but he goes way more in-depth about the slides in class. Slides are posted online and there are BB quizzes every week with multiple attempts. The content is kinda boring but it's a good class for science core. 4 exams.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

PLEASE TAKE MARTY! This guy is the best professor ever, he is so sweet and genuinely LOVES what he does. His assignments are easy and lectures are very informative, helpful, and enjoyable. Tests aren't hard if you study for like a day or two, and has tons of resources to help you (ppts, course outline, office hours). I will be taking him again!!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
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