3.5

Mary Snow

Aviation - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

3.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
16%
Would Retake
150
Reviews
3.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

16%

Would Retake

150

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Mary Snow is NOT someone that you want to take class with

WX201 - 2.0 rating

She talks weird sometimes and is literally a bit crazy

WX201 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

31%

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B+: 4
A: 3
B: 3
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Ratings by Course

201

5.0

(2)

WX352

5.0

(4)

WX295

5.0

(1)

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

WX261

4.1

WXONE1

4.0

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4.0

Reviews (150)
5.0
1.0
WX201
Oct 29, 2002

This class is way too easy

5.0
3.0
WX201
Feb 5, 2003

way energetic. she has fun teaching

5.0
2.0
WX201
Mar 5, 2003

Very nice lady. Just study the notes for the test, not the book.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Mar 7, 2003

Tree hugger- but you gotta love her- she's nuts!

5.0
1.0
WX352
Mar 16, 2003

She is a very nice lady, however I felt the class was WAY too easy. This meant I had to make up for all the material in WX-355.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Mar 31, 2003

No Comments

4.0
4.0
WX
Apr 11, 2003

def a tree hugger, very smart, nice, usually fair, sometimes gives hard tests

5.0
3.0
WX352
Sep 22, 2003

funny teacher...easy class

3.0
3.0
WX201
Oct 27, 2003

Personally I recomend going with her husband Richard Snow. She teaches under his lectures but uses a totally different Test.

5.0
3.0
WX352
Dec 11, 2003

she is a good teacher, dont talk in class, Read the book!

5.0
1.0
WX201
Dec 14, 2003

great teacher...rut row

5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 2, 2004

WHAT CAN I SAY, SHE IS GREAT!

5.0
2.0
WX201
Mar 3, 2004

She is awesome... She is a little crazy, but that's what makes the class so much more interesting. She loves what she does, and it shows! Highly recommend.

4.0
4.0
WEATHER
Mar 21, 2004

Very nice lady her tests are a bit hard but its a good class and she is 1000 times better than shaum

4.0
2.0
WX201
Mar 29, 2004

loves her job, very nice, very helpful, shes kind of a scatter brain but its cool. her tests are different from the curriculum. multiple choice but it seems like theres two right answers on every question, i got a B in her class

2.0
5.0
WX201
Mar 29, 2004

Worst professor I have had the misfortune to be taught by. Her lectures have nothing to do with her tests. Her study guides are useless and her flower power attitude in class is more annoying than entertaining.

5.0
1.0
WX
Mar 31, 2004

The previous rating obviously from a loser. Dr. Snow is the best WX prof on campus.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Mar 31, 2004

I agree, Dr. Snow is fun and knows her stuff. Take her 201 if you want to learn.

5.0
1.0
WEATHER
Mar 31, 2004

I'm with the rest. Great teacher.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Mar 31, 2004

Take her or her husband. You can't lose.

5.0
1.0
WX295
Mar 31, 2004

Love this course. Take her Landforms class (it rocks)!

5.0
3.0
WX201
Apr 9, 2004

She is a great teacher. Knows her stuff. Easy to get an A if u apply your self. READ YOUR BOOK and show up for class! take her or her husband and weather will be a breeze!

4.0
3.0
WX201
Apr 14, 2004

VERY ENTHUSIASTIC! Hard test, and study guides are awful. Extremely nice lady and will try to make sure you understand the material, her door is always open. If you take he prepare to make love to your book your'e gonna have to.

5.0
3.0
WX352
Apr 19, 2004

HIPPY!! Gets way too excited talking about clouds. Nice lady though. Helpful and understanding. easy to get along with. study guides suck so answer the questions and reviews in the book. altogether thumbs up.

1.0
4.0
WX201
Jun 21, 2004

I had an 89.5 and she gave me a B....yeah...don't like her

1.0
4.0
WX201
Nov 7, 2004

would be the result if a hippy and powerpoint had a baby

5.0
2.0
WX201
Nov 9, 2004

Dr. Snow is awesome. I love her! She thinks she is so funny and makes all sorts of crazy weather jokes. Her class is awesome, she will make you laugh. She is a really cool person. Definitely take her class if you can. AWESOME! Take her husband, Dr. Snow, too.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Nov 16, 2004

Pretty good teacher. Shes really enthusiastic and you can tell she likes to teach. I usualy zone out or go on the computer and just study a night or two before the tests.... still manage to get a low A. Her tests aren't that easy so you have to study, but overall a painless class.

5.0
5.0
WX201
Nov 19, 2004

Good teacher overall. Tests are hard but if you study you should be able to get a A or a B. She is always willing to help any student if they have any problems. I would recommend her if you want to learn about all of the factors of weather. Good Teacher!

4.0
1.0
METEOROLOGY1
Jan 12, 2005

This class is easy and with virtually no work. There are three tests (including the final). Study for the tests, and that's it. Dr. Snow is friendly and gives a little bit of extra credit (like 2 or 4 points for a test). It is boring though and her jokes are corny. She's nice so just deal with it.

5.0
3.0
WX201
Jan 17, 2005

Dr. Snow was my best teacher for last semester! She tells these corny jokes that hardly anyone gets; I think they're funny though... Her tests are hard so study, but if you have a question, she is always there to help. Overall, an excellent teacher and get her husband for WX352 if you can.

1.0
5.0
WX201
Jan 18, 2005

The worst perfessor i ever had. made the information very unclear. the test are very hard. expected an A got an C. To much of a hippy.

4.0
2.0
WX201
Apr 12, 2005

This class is simple...JUST SHOW UP! She hands out extra credit for participation. You are lectured everyday, yes..somewhat boring, but it makes for no work. You have no homework, ever! Just read the chapters a day or so before the test and your set.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Apr 12, 2005

Snow rocks nuff said. I love the class simple yet still interesting I wonder how she does it.

4.0
2.0
SS204
Apr 23, 2005

Geography. Tests were very hard, but she goes out of her way to make sure you absorb the info. This course involved a lot of independent reading. There are homework assignments due periodically. Interesting course though, good lower-level elective to take.

5.0
1.0
WX201
May 1, 2005

Was my best class. Now I know how weather works Met II here I come.

5.0
1.0
WX201
May 1, 2005

One of the bests teachers at riddle. Very helpful and makes the class enjoyable. Attend class, take notes, and study a little and you are guaranteed atleast a B.

5.0
2.0
SS204
May 2, 2005

The class was not as easy as I thought it would be. Study her power points and you should do fine. She is a good teacher and walks you through everything. All in all she was a great teacher who I would take again.

5.0
2.0
WX201
May 10, 2005

Got a C and that was a gift. Shes a really cool teacher and probably easy if you do what she says. A B was possible if i had busted my butt. Take her because theres no work except reading

5.0
1.0
MET1AMP2
Sep 7, 2005

She's a bit corny, but after I slacked off Hard core and still got a B both times I'd definetly take her anyday of any of the other met professors. If you're a wx buff you'll love it. I hated the fact that she wanted us to Memorize the WX on the 3s scree

4.0
3.0
WX201
Nov 2, 2005

This lady is crazy. Her mannerisms and voice inflections are very distracting even though she says she does it to keep us awake and alert. I dont really like her method of teaching, she just reads from powerpoints. If you study them, you should be fine.

5.0
1.0
201
Nov 7, 2005

She is the best.

5.0
2.0
WX
Nov 10, 2005

definately dont take anyone else, she makes class fun. study and you will make a B or an A if u work at it.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 13, 2005

REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD. Clear explanation, makes sure you know your stuff before a test and is very abundant with extra points

5.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 13, 2005

Very nice, helpful, easy to understand. Plus I got 8 xtra credit points on a test just for showing up to class

5.0
1.0
WX
Nov 15, 2005

One of the few teachers at Riddle who cares about students. Don't take anyone else unless you want to suffer.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 30, 2005

she's one of the best teachers ive had I heard her husbands pritty good too; As long as you READ the boook you'll get a 100%; the only thing that kills people is that she gives a test after every 4 - 5 chapters and if your behind you will have a hard time catching up; If you want a good teacher take her or her husband their the best.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Dec 8, 2005

So easy. I mean like at least 5 bonus points per test just for coming to class. She explains things clearly and makes them easy. She's crazy so class is pretty funny but overall you learn what you need to and she doesn't waste time with BS. She cancells class a lot too (at least 6 times throughout semester), but she tells you beforehand.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Dec 14, 2005

Very sweet lady and loves her students; she see's you doing bad and would break her back to help you, We need more teachers like her. As long as you read you will pass the test. Does a good job at trying to make the class as fun as possible; I would recommend her to anyone, I've never heard not one complain about her. Thanks ERAU for Ms. Snow :)

5.0
2.0
GEOGRAPHY
Dec 15, 2005

AWESOME person, GREAT teacher. She totally pwns all those band-wagon patriots / neocons / Bush. She's very open minded and has a very global view. In a sense, she's a hippie. But a very cool hippie who makes class enjoyable. Very nice, very approachable, cares about students, and curves often.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Jan 29, 2006

Hilarious teacher. Hippie at heart. Completely wonderful woman. Her tests are multiple choice. 90% from the notes (which are all posted online), 10% from the book. No homework. Class is fun to attend. Tests aren't hard if you know the notes.

5.0
3.0
WEATHERANDLAN
Apr 12, 2006

Great class very interesting...Mary is a wonderful professor!

4.0
4.0
WX201
Apr 18, 2006

Great teacher, nice lady. I think I would have had more fun in her class if there weren't about 60 people in it. They fill her class to the brim. Other than that though there's no homework so if you do bad on the tests you're screwed. The notes are all posted online though so it isn't that hard as long as you spend the time on it.

5.0
4.0
WX201
Apr 21, 2006

i don't know what everyone is talking about. i though this class was really hard. she only gives you 3 exams, so if you don't do well, your sc***ed. there is no hw to boost your grade, and her lectures are really boring. i heard here husband is pretty good though.

2.0
5.0
WX
May 1, 2006

I just want to say that the exams are ridiculously insanely hard. Half the stuff on the study guide isnt on her exams. She's nice though just dont talk during her class or she will kick you out in the most embarrasing way. What a waste of money this class was. I heard her husband is cool though of course cuz he doesnt have PMS 24-7. Jekly n Hyde ..

5.0
1.0
201
May 4, 2006

best weather teacher at Riddle, I got my moneys worth will take Dr. Snow again

5.0
1.0
WX
May 12, 2006

Great teacher. Really cares about the students and goes out of her way to help. Highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
WX201
May 26, 2006

Amazing teacher. Makes coming to class fun. A little on the quirky side, but that's part of her charm. If you come to class, shut up and pay attention you'll do great. Tests are fairly easy, review the slides and you'll be fine.

5.0
2.0
WX
Aug 12, 2006

I think she is the greatest. Take notes and study, your ok.

4.0
3.0
WX301
Aug 31, 2006

alot to learn....but shes a great teacher...tests are pretty hard...u have to put some effort into this class...but u will come out with some knowledge

3.0
4.0
WX201
Nov 17, 2006

Mary Snow is a pretty lame teacher. You probably will learn more if you stayed home reading. She depends too much on her textbook. Her tests are rediculously hard. When you first begin, you think it would be an easy course until you take the first test. Her test are completely confusing ands that's all you are graded on.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Nov 21, 2006

A great teach, but you have to study. The only ones who complain are losers. I'll have frys with my burger please.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Nov 28, 2006

She is the best in the biz. Read the book, come to class, take notes, and study. I wish she taught more weather classes.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 30, 2006

Love this class and the teacher. None better, but you have to study or else your loss

5.0
3.0
WX201
Dec 2, 2006

Mary snow has a wild personality which makes her a fun professor to be taught by. She will happily take time to explain anything misunderstood. Hardest part is the test, only homework is to study. No quizzes but come to all the classes for bonus points on the tests.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Dec 8, 2006

She is a fun professor who has a great knowledge of the material. This helps her explain everything very clearly and in detail. The course is challenging but she makes it easier and truley care that you understand the material. She's a good professor.

5.0
3.0
WX201
Dec 8, 2006

Really tough class, but awesome professor! I was never bored in class. You have to study hard for the tests but she's a fair teacher. Really nice and loves being there.

4.0
3.0
WX201
Dec 8, 2006

Her tests were hard because they were wordy and tricky. She was very enthusiastic and fun. Sometimes she would give out bonus points for attendence. Otherwise her grade was just calculated on the four tests.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Dec 9, 2006

Professor Snow is one of the wackiest teachers you'll ever have. Her "SHUTUP" comments never get old. Attendance isn't required but I definitely recommend it. The tests are very challenging but not impossible. Read the chapters, do the online textbook reviews, and go to class. She gives bonus points for the tests only for the people in class!

5.0
4.0
WX201
Dec 11, 2006

Very helpful and clear, although her tone takes some getting used to. Quality teaching. Definite reccomend.

1.0
5.0
WX201
Dec 19, 2006

Mary Snow is joke she plays around too much and doesnt teach i spent alot of time studying but was still not getting good grades on her "trick question" quizes, when i emailed her and asked her if there was anything i could do she replied "read the book", thats all. i asked for help and didnt get it. I HIGHLY SUGEST that you dont take her class!

3.0
4.0
WX201
Dec 19, 2006

Mainly just reads from the slides...Didnt really get a whole lot out of her teaching style, but she definitely tries hard....

5.0
2.0
WX201
Dec 31, 2006

Loved her class. The only bright spot in my week. Makes weather (hard stuff) lectures fun and gives all the notes needed to make an A or B. Study and read the book no-brainer.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Jan 22, 2007

If you don't take a Snow for weather you will miss all the fun. The only way to go is with a Snow. Best at Riddle.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Apr 14, 2007

she is the best, cares about us, i learned alot

5.0
5.0
WX201
Aug 24, 2007

VERY HARD PROF. But omg do you learn a lot in this class. IF you want to learn WX, you must take this lady. She is incredible and knowledgable about her stuff. Definately worth $3000. I got a C, be NICE to her, listen ask a few q so u get attention from her and ull be ok. But you must communicate with her so u estblsh commnctin with her

5.0
2.0
WX201
Aug 30, 2007

I had a great time and thinking of changing my major to WX. Would take this class again.

3.0
4.0
WX261
Oct 3, 2007

Mrs. Snow is very nice. She doesn't teach much, so read the textbook cafefully. Her tests are very hard and the study guide is worthless. Your best bet for success is to study everything! Average on the first test was 56%, which she blamed on the class. She will not cut you any slack so you better be on your game when you get into this class.

2.0
4.0
WX201
Nov 8, 2007

she is not very helpful and its difficult to concentrate because of her distractions, also your final grade is based on 4 test, no homework

1.0
5.0
WX201
Feb 7, 2008

Horrible teacher. She's degrading and a walking oxymoron... being strict on stupid little petty things yet talking like a stupid cartoon about serious issues.

5.0
2.0
WX261
Apr 11, 2008

Shes crazy! Loves to crack jokes. If you talk to her and ask questions she'll like you. Exercises are easy but the tests are kinda hard (low average on the first test). If you do alright on the tests and go to every class, you'll do fine in her class. Overall shes a great person and a good teacher, but READ the book!

1.0
5.0
WX201
Apr 16, 2008

This class might as well called Global warming 101. She spends days before test watching videos on global warming also tries to inforce global warming into your head. Besides that, she recommends 7-8 hours to study for a test. I studied 7 and only got a C at best. The class average was a 69 and blame everyone but herself for the low grade.

4.0
2.0
WX261
Apr 18, 2008

She will talk about Global Warming just about everyday and the tests are sometimes random detail. But overall if you just study the handouts, workbook, and slideshows you will have no trouble getting an 'A'.

5.0
5.0
WX261
Apr 27, 2008

Totally cool prof. You will learn a lot in this class(and her other classes), but it takes work. The more you put into the class, the more you'll get out. I have a a much better understanding of weather and how the Earth works in general. She is generous with extra credit points if you go to class, and she curves really hard tests.

3.0
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WX201
Apr 30, 2008

Mary Snow is very animated and extremely crazy. She recommends studying 6-8hrs per test and you will still do bad. avg grade=68 for INTRO TO WEATHER? Take it with another professor-youll learn more and get a better grade. I transfered from AE with a 3.7 and made a c- in her class. She also writes good things about herself on this site.

2.0
5.0
WX261
Sep 8, 2008

Can not teach, hates ROTC students. TOO LIBERAL. The world is going to end attitude. yes she is funny, but come on! TEACH US SOMETHING USEFUL, WILL NEVER TAKE AGAIN. AVOID. ps-i got an A in her class.

3.0
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WX201
Oct 26, 2008

she treats everyone like their in kindergarden. tests are rediculous, only tests on trivial information found in book, or mentioned in class. tree hugging hippie. recommend avoiding, i got an a, but that class sucked.

4.0
4.0
WXONE1
Nov 12, 2008

She is a very difficult prof. You really need to work hard to get a good grade, but she does curve the tests!

5.0
2.0
WX201
Nov 14, 2008

Totally cool!!! made me declare my minor as weather.. Took two classes with her just because she makes everything interesting.. And exams?? I have never studied for more than 1 hour for every exam and that too I studied just before the exams. Still never got a grade below B. Don't miss any class and u r probably looking at a lot of bonus points!!!

3.0
5.0
WX261
Nov 21, 2008

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HER! thought it was her husband, WRONG! this class was like black hawk down. we came in thinking it would be cake, were completely overwhelmed, and few of us survived. the tests are COMPLETELY UNFAIR! questions cover everything NOT related to climatology. call this class GLOBAL WARMING 261.

1.0
5.0
WX261
Dec 3, 2008

This professor is one of the most useless teachers I have had in my 6 years of college. Her test review will not help you out on any of the tests. Watch out for what is in the power points, it contradicts the book. She is more of a Bob Ross then meteorologist. She will grade you if she likes you, not an equal opportunity class.

1.0
5.0
WXWX
Dec 9, 2008

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. She is the most usless unreasonalbe teacher i have had all my life. She can't teach all her tests are garbage and her review sheets are trash. All she wants you to do is read the text book. she is truely unreasonable.

1.0
5.0
WX200
Dec 9, 2008

Don't do it to yourself.No homework just 4 foolish tests.

2.0
5.0
WX261
Jan 27, 2009

Horrible! Do not take... reserves the right to deduct points at her own free will??? quoted from syllabus... gimme a break... avoid at all costs...

1.0
4.0
WX201
Nov 25, 2009

Horrible teacher!! Seems like shes on something everyday!! You learn nothing in class!!! You get bored to tears every class period. This is my major too. DO NOT TAKE HER!!

1.0
4.0
WX201
Jan 7, 2010

she was completely awful! Not nice to ROTC or student athletes. She thinks she knows everything and doesnt. But mainly it doesnt matter how hard you work..you will get Cs and Ds on the test unless you're just born with no flaws. I would rather change majors then ever have her again. Not really but she is just awful!! Don't take this class.

2.0
4.0
WX101
Feb 17, 2010

Really needs to stop preaching that "Global Warming" nonsense, it is a hoax. You would think she was married to Al Gore. Avoid this class.

3.0
3.0
WX201
Apr 16, 2010

All she did for the first couple of weeks was go off on global warming tangents several times in every class. She talks weird sometimes and is literally a bit crazy. She talks to us like we are five and even assigned seats. I found that my grade was better if I read the book. All that aside she was nice and helpful. I wouldn't take her again though

4.0
2.0
WX201
May 3, 2010

Everything is powerpoint, very little interesting in class demonstrations. I think the WX department as a whole might need to restructure to make the classes more fun. she likes students who show up, pay attention, and participate in class.

5.0
1.0
WX361
Dec 14, 2010

Excellent class/ professor. She knows what she is teaching. Terrific! Crystal clear information. She really helps and makes you feel comfortable participating. Just the best class I took by far!

5.0
1.0
WX361
Dec 14, 2010

Outstanding professor. When I see her I see the same enthusiasm as Ms. Frizzle had in "The Magic School Bus". Always helping even when students never say a real "thanks". Definitely take M. Snow and her classes!

4.0
3.0
WX201
Feb 1, 2011

I like her. She's a little extreme about the global warming thing, but she knows her stuff about weather and is enthusiastic about it 100% of the time. She has an interesting sense of humor, but it's kind of funny when she says things like "Cool Beans!"

2.0
4.0
WX04
Nov 17, 2011

Worst professor ever!!!

5.0
2.0
WX201
Dec 12, 2011

Great teacher, she knows her stuff. Use her study guide, and study her power-points and you will get an A in the class. Has an interesting sense of humor, and really pushes the global warming.

2.0
3.0
WX201
Apr 8, 2012

Avoid this teacher at all costs. She writes good things about herself on here. You will get treated like a child in this class. Her syllabus states that she can take points off for whatever she wants. Her tests are hard compared to what shes teaching. Never take this teacher trust me.

4.0
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WX201
Apr 27, 2012

If she really cared about the "environment", like she claims, she should stop advocating aviation and boycott aviation and Embry Riddle, but no she gets her paycheck from there, duh. Aviation is very much responsible for global warming. She has the word hypocrite written all over her. I hope the students are smart enough to see this.

4.0
1.0
WX201
Oct 24, 2012

Test questions all come straight off the powerpoint. Study the slides before each test and this class is an easy A. Also gives extra credit for bringing textbook into class (otherwise useless to have).

2.0
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WX201
Nov 7, 2012

Snow is the worst. She takes points off tests whenever she feels like, writes her own reviews on here, writes test questions kinky and is overall just ANNOYING. I will NEVER take a class with her again. Ruined my love for meteorology. HATE THIS CLASS!!!! DO NOT TAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2.0
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WX01
Nov 15, 2012

She acts like her students are 6 years old. She takes random points off of people for no real reason. Her tests are so much more in depth than the material covered. I do not recommend her.

2.0
3.0
WXA
Dec 3, 2012

She a nice woman, but tries too hard to incorporate jokes and things t wold appeal to middle school kids into her lectures. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. She doesn't give tes based off of the book, but off of her slides. Her tests have questions phrased very differently from what you study/read. Do not take this professor if you can avoid it.

2.0
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WX201
Grade: A
Sep 8, 2013

Worst professor ever. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! She only teaches her extremely liberal political views. She also treats her students like they are five years old and does not let you use any type of technological aid in class such as a laptop or tablet. One of her favorite things to do is threaten you with your grade and randomly take points from you.

4.0
3.0
WX101
Nov 14, 2014

She has four tests each a quarter of your final grade. NO FINAL EXAM!! Gives extra credit up to four points for each test you take just show up to class and you'll get the extra credit. Tests are strictly off the powerpoint slides. No homework except reading.

3.0
1.0
WX215
Nov 20, 2014

Very easy class, but lectures can be very boring and drawn out. Pay attention some and you will pass. She is an environmental enthusiast so be prepared.

3.0
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WX215
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2014

She refuses to curve even when the highest grade is a C. When students ask for help she sends them to the tutoring lab or to students with higher grades in the class. She likes to talk about her political activism in class at length.

1.0
5.0
WX215
Dec 4, 2014

There is material on the tests that are not on the slides. It was the worst class I have ever taken. She stated that everything on the test is on the slides. There were 8 questions that were not on the slides. There was no extra material to study and taking notes are impossible. No one in the class got an A. No one...

1.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2015

Didn't enjoy her. She went way too in-depth with her lectures and often went on tangents about environmental activism rather than teaching. She put a lot of material on the tests that she never taught. Lectures were long - death by text-filled Powerpoint slide. Wasn't crazy about her holier-than-thou attitude either. I wouldn't take her again.

2.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: C
Apr 29, 2015

Mary Snow is NOT someone that you want to take class with. She is legit crazy. You cant focus on what she is saying because her pitch is constantly jumping. maybe her attempt at being funny. And she talks too much about her crazy life. I remember more about her living in the woods than I do about weather from her class. Just Dont. YOUVE BEEN WARNED

5.0
2.0
WX215
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2015

Good teacher and extremely helpful. However, she will impose her beliefs and opinions upon you. Just be prepared to sit through speeches about global warming and how humans are destroying the planet.

4.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: B
Mar 8, 2016

she is a decent teacher. all you have to do is ask questions if you dont understand something and she will explain it or at least try too. her tests are not cumulative and study the power points is key to getting an A in her class. also she likes to enforce her syllabus so make sure you read it.

2.0
4.0
WX201
Oct 31, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend her if you have the option to choose a different professor. Especially for the Introductory course. She is very opinionated and judgmental, and dear god never leave during a movie. Tests are very difficult due to lecture structure and poor teaching quality. Also, she likes to test on sub-captions and authors names. Watch out.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
WX201
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

DONT BUY THE BOOK she only uses powerpoints. very hard to follow.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: B-
Nov 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Snow was a fair professor. Very tough grader of her complex and tricky exams. Which is the only thing you will be graded on in this class. PowerPoint, PowerPoint, PowerPoint!! Do not get on her bad side or interrupt class, and you should be okay.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: B-
Nov 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

You'll get 4 grades for this semester. Each test is on 3 chapters. She posts them online, but the tests are EXREMELY thorough and hard. Don't buy the textbook.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: C-
Nov 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

By the beginning of the semester, you might believe that the comments on this page are too harsh since the first test is not that hard and she appears to be nice. However, after this, everything starts getting bad. Her tests start to not make sense and her lectures become more difficult to understand, considering she gives bad explanations.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
WX201
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Snow is extremely lecture heavy. She reads straight from powerpoints. The 4 tests she gives are straight from these powerpoints. At least she's not monotone, in fact the opposite. She changes her pitch/does impressions and tries too hard to be funny. But at the end of the day she is a very nice and will accommodate you as much as she can.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
WX201
Grade: C
Feb 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her tests are hard and tricky but you can use slides to study

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2017
Would take again

Professor Snow is dynamic and funny. She does her best to wake you up! No hw but 4 exams on 4-5 chapters each but no finals plus you get extra credit for attending on days there's movies (yes we watched about 3 movies and it was inspirational) Attendance is 10% so that can boost you final grade in a pinch!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
WX201
Oct 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Decent professor. Snow lectures pretty well and her tests are straight from the powerpoints. However, she goes off on tangents about global warming and politics quite often. She is friendly and engaging during her lectures, but she can be a little strict and can be patronizing if you're not giving your best effort.

Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
WX201
Nov 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her classes are really boring, no offense but just study the slides and you'll be good. She gives you a lot of reading from the textbook but her exam questions come from the slides the book is just a reference so you really don't have to purchase the book.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
WX201
Grade: C
Nov 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Snow is a really good professor, Her class is really lecture heavy and everything on the test is from her powerpoint she uses is class. Be ready to get bored and maybe fall asleep on her class. She tries to make the class fun and interesting but the subject is not. Overall she likes to help the student understand the material.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
WX201
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

She's ok. Not the best professor. Not the worst. Her lectures are heavy but she does her best to keep everyone engaged. She changes her pitch and stuff. You'll be fine if you take her. Not hard to pass. Just make sure to study well for each test.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
WX215
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a decent teacher, isn't the best but isn't the worst. She does try and keep the class engaged, but it is still a lot of reading from the powerpoints. She also is big on saving the environment, so the movies she shows will deal with that. Only grades have been in the form of test, so make sure to study for those.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: C
May 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I had to work for my grade. She is extremely test heavy and doesn't give any extra credit. Her test questions are confusing and you won't do well on the tests if you skip class often and don't study. Her lectures are very heavy and you'll get bored. She is enthusiastic and sometimes shows movie in class. Don't take her if you have other options.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
WX201
Grade: B
May 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Better not have her as a professor

TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Her class/ your grade consists on 4 non-cumulative tests. She teaches off from power points and is very lecture heavy so the class was very boring. She emphasizes on buying the textbook, however she only uses it for the first 3 classes, so it's really not worth it because the 4 tests are based off of the powerpoint, not the textbook.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
WX201
Sep 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She barely puts anything on Canvas, and will use a "funny" or "goofy" accent sometimes during lectures. That's just my pet peeve, since I heavily utilize Canvas, and don't like her lectrues. Her exam questions seems more like trivia.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A+
Oct 9, 2018
Would take again

Ms. Snow is a great professor. She is very straight forward. Her course is very simple, just 4 exams and no homework or anything else. You get bonus points for attendance so make sure to attend class. If you study well for 3-4 hours for each exam, you will get an A for the class.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
WX201
Grade: C+
Oct 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The most boring class you'll ever take! She seems nice at first but she tries to make jokes that aren't funny and talks in different pitches all class long. There are 4 tests that are pretty difficult, must study for a very long time and be able to deal with annoying voices.

TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
WX201
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

A lot of people hate Dr. Snow but I didn't mind her. The class is only lectures and your grade is only based on 4 tests (but no final). She tries to keep class interesting but can get annoying sometimes. The tests aren't hard as long as you study using her slides and not the textbook. She also gives extra credit if you show up on review day.

EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: C+
Dec 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Grade for this class is based on nothing but four tests. Class is also nothing but lecture and power point. Avoid and take with someone else.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
WX201
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

The class is based on 4 exams, nothing more. She's also generous with extra credit. The exams are solely based on content covered in the lecture slides that are also posted online, so textbook use isn't exactly mandatory, though recommended for a thorough understanding. As a person, she's quite humorous and incorporates it into her lectures.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
Caring
2.0
2.0
WX201
Grade: A-
Feb 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's wired and makes bad jokes, however, study the slides and you will get an A

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
WX201
Mar 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you like bad jokes and only having your grade be based off tests, she's the professor for you. Her teaching consists of reading off slides and giving 3 tests for the semester. She takes any opportunity she can to talk about global warming and climate change. Oh and if you wanna go to the bathroom while in her class, don't, she won't let you.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
WX215
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Tests are extremely hard. Class average for the first test was 62%. There's also no curve. Avoid if possible

Test heavy
1.0
4.0
WX201
Apr 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Snow comes into class everyday like she just did a truck load of crack. Makes terrible jokes. We had 4 tests for this entire class so your grade is difficult to move. She does not let you talk, look around, or go to the bathroom in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
WX215
May 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Grades not posted in canvas all semester.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
WX215
Grade: C
May 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The only grades you receive in this class is based on 4 tests, and her teaching style is straight up lectures from PowerPoints. Dr. Snow talks about politics SO MUCH to the point where it hinders the learning environment. She also isnt particularly fond of military/ROTC students. I would take literally any other Met professor over her.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
WX201
Grade: C
Jan 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

As others here have said, there's only 4 tests. That's it. Your only grades. Not a good test taker? Well good luck. Plus, she doesn't put grades into Canvas until the end of the semester (test grades are posted in a spreadsheet instead) so your grade will say N/A for 14 weeks. She's nice, but PowerPoint heavy and only the 4 grades.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
WX201
Grade: D+
Jul 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very rude, she comes off as nice and funny in the beginning but she can get really mean really fast. The whole class is just death by powerpoint and you really need to show up to every class and take notes or else you WILL fail the tests.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
WX201
Grade: D
Sep 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Hands down worst Professor Ive had at my 4 years here. So bad that me, a senior, on my last semester, felt the need to rate her when I had her my first semester as a freshman. Sometimes went political, very rude, doesnt post grades anywhere. Ive been conditioned to death by PowerPoint but holy crap her slides are another level of boredom.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
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