3.6

Melissa (Lisa) Levy

Science - American River College

3.6
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
43%
Would Retake
97
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

43%

Would Retake

97

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

She is a TERRIBLE teacher

GEOL305 - 2.0 rating

Nice lady but poor instructor

GEO300 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

73%

Textbook Required

85%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 25 reported grades
B: 7
A: 7
Not sure yet: 3
B+: 3
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Lecture heavy (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Test heavy (5)
Participation matters (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Respected (3)
Tough Grader (3)
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Ratings by Course

GEOLOGY

5.0

(4)

GEOLOGY1

5.0

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GEOLOGY306

5.0

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GEOL310

5.0

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GEOLOGY302

5.0

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GEO307

5.0

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5.0

GEOL300

3.7

GEO300

3.7

GEO305

3.6

Reviews (97)
3.0
3.0
GEOL8
Feb 17, 2003

Interesting variety of subjects.

5.0
2.0
GEOLOGY
Mar 4, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
GEOLOGY
May 10, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
GEOLOGY305
Jun 17, 2004

Very wonderful, very clear, patient!

5.0
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GEOLOGY1
Aug 27, 2004

Great teaching style. I never bought the book for her class and I passed with an A-. I missed a lot of class too. Her lectures were VERY helpful and informative and it's what helped me pass the class.

5.0
1.0
GEOL305
Nov 6, 2004

Awesome Teacher.

5.0
2.0
GEOLOGY306
Dec 6, 2004

I took Lisa only for the Lab part of the Geology course. I learned more out of her lab class than I did in the summer school class I took with a different teacher. VERY helpful & VERY nice! feel free to ask any questions. Overall an awsome professor!

5.0
2.0
GEOL305
Dec 19, 2004

She is a really great teacher, and loves what she teaches you. I learned a lot from her earth sciences class. You dont really have HW just study guides and tests that are multiple choice, T/F and essay. She usually give you a heads up on what will be covered on the test. Highly recommended.

4.0
1.0
SCIENCE
Jul 17, 2005

shes pretty good

5.0
1.0
GEOL310
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
GEOLOGY302
Sep 9, 2005

I LOVED this class... If you haven't taken a science class yet, take hers. She is fun, nice, and always has her students best interest at heart. She is AMAZING!

5.0
2.0
GEOLOGY305306
Sep 26, 2005

Great teacher but watch out for the Southern accent...

5.0
1.0
GEOL305
Dec 8, 2005

I love this professor, she so funny!! You have to take this class if you havent taken Geology yet. She'll make you want to take all of her science classes. She knows how to keep the interested and in a science class I feel it's needed. You sleep through this class!!

5.0
2.0
GEOLOGY305
Apr 8, 2006

She's GREAT! She is so funny, but that doesn't mean she skimps on the material or that she patronizes her students. She is a great lecturer, really knows her stuff and is so enthusiastic, it's contagious. Take this professor.

5.0
3.0
GEOLOGY
May 12, 2006

Very very good teacher. Works with all of her students....Study guides are a little hard at times but very helpful for test!!! She is funny, will keep you awake and her lectures are VERY interesting.

5.0
1.0
GEO390GEOG390
Jul 20, 2006

Awesome Geography/Geology fieldtrips are exciting She is kind,funny, helpful,& knows her science.

5.0
3.0
GEOL305
Nov 20, 2006

She is an awesome teacher! she loves the weather and the earth. This is a fun cals because you get to learn all the different earth stuff. She shows great pictures and makes lecture notes for blackboard for you. Take her lab with her lecture and you will understand the concepts better!

5.0
3.0
EARTHSECT
Dec 20, 2006

She's a great teacher. Anyone wanting to take Earth Science should take her (or any science, as a matter of fact). She is extremely helpful and understanding. Heck, I hate science and even I learned in this class.

5.0
3.0
GEOLGEOL
Jan 10, 2007

She's a good teacher but the class was a bit hard for me cuz i didn't go to many, attendance is mandatory.. sweet lady and LOVES what she teaches, i feel like her knowledge and skills are being wasted on US!!!

5.0
2.0
GEOL305
Apr 9, 2007

This was a fun class for me. Prof Levy knew her stuff and always helped when asked. She is not an easy A if you don't do the work. But if you attend class, listen to the lectures and do the study guides, you should do just fine.

5.0
2.0
GEOL305
Apr 23, 2007

Great teacher. Very passionate about her subject. Willing to help students out. All study guides are graded. Test are a bit difficult, but if you study and show up for class you will do very well in this class. She does give chances for get extra credit as well. Loves to crack jokes.

5.0
2.0
GEOL306
May 16, 2007

Professor Levy is a great teacher! She's very passionate about geology :) Also, she's is extremely helpful and good at explaining things.

5.0
3.0
GEO300
Sep 15, 2007

Let me tell you, she is the best teacher I have EVER had. Have maintained contact even a few years after the fact. She is amazing, with the cutest southern accent. I was never interested before, but got over 100% because I DID THE WORK! Definitely not a class where you can just skate... But worth every minute!

5.0
1.0
GEOL305
Nov 1, 2007

Her lectures a clear and interesting, and she is funny. She has little side comments and jokes that keep the class entertaining. Just don't sleep in class and do the study guides and you should do all right. I found it to be really easy, and it ignited a new interest in Earth Science in me. I'm not going to change my major, but I really like it.

2.0
5.0
GEOL300
Nov 25, 2007

nice lady, and maybe for 305 she's a good teacher, but for an intro 300 class, she's not. it felt like she assumed we already knew this stuff, and this was just a review course. her study guides and tests are extremely difficult: half the class failed the second test (i passed). unless you know and love rocks already, i would suggest someone else.

5.0
2.0
GEOL305
Dec 18, 2007

This teacher is great, she will make you want to go to class and learn. If you don't get a good grade it is because you didn't try. She is one of the best professor's at ARC

5.0
1.0
GEOLG300
Jan 29, 2008

Levy is great. The only way you could fail this class is if you are lazy. She is clear about her expectations and is a fun teacher. There is not a lot of homeowrk but you HAVE to do the work assigned to pass. You get a note page for each test and she offers alot of extra credit. Plus she is funny and the class is interesting. Great teacher.

4.0
4.0
GEOL300
Apr 1, 2008

She's a great teacher. Test arent too hard, just as long as you study. Most of her jokes are obvious attempts and not really funny but i guess thats what makes her so interesting and amusing to watch. Id recommend her.

4.0
3.0
GEO305
Apr 22, 2008

She is a nice person. No Homework really. Maybe gave one or two assignment besides the study guides. Study guides are long and hard, but there are only 4 throughout the semester. Her tests are very scattered and hard but you can use a cheat sheet, but even then no one gets better then a "C"..very hard tests that cover TONS of complicated material.

5.0
3.0
GEOL305
May 21, 2008

Great professor. Lisa is a very nice professor, and wants you to learn. Her tests are VERY hard, but she allows a note page for the tests. Long study due couple of days before tests, and lots of extra credit work. Tests are scattered are cover material not covered in class.

3.0
1.0
GOEL300
May 30, 2008

You don't really need the textbook. Her lecture notes along with Google found everything I was looking for. She is a sweetheart. The lecture is pretty boring but what can you expect. Getting an A or B is very doable. She doesn't ask for much, so don't be lazy. I was shocked that people slacked off so often on the 4 homework assignments. Take her

5.0
2.0
GEOL305
Nov 12, 2008

Very awesome teacher, definitely knows her stuff. Extremely helpful and has a good sense of humor.

5.0
3.0
GEO305
Dec 10, 2008

You'll do well if you come to class every day, due all work, and pay attention in class. Very obvious she loves her subject. Calculate printer ink & paper into cost of class; you'll need to print out her Power Points to follow in lecture. Not much homework, large tests, but you use a cheat sheet. She wants everyone to pass. Take Lab @ same time.

5.0
2.0
GEOL305
Dec 18, 2008

Great teacher! Come to class, do the assigned work, and this class is easily passable. Miss Levy has a great sense of humor and is enthusiastic. Would definitely take her again!

4.0
2.0
GEOL305
Dec 29, 2008

levy is a great professor and loves to teach. didn't like how she lectured with powerpoint but i managed. if you do what little assignments she gives you and pay attention to lectures, you'll learn a lot and most likely get an A.

3.0
3.0
GEOL305
Jan 3, 2009

i enjoyed professor levys geology class. she had interesting lectures and connected what she was talking about with pictures and powerpoint presentations. she is very passionate about the subject and goes out of her way to make sure her students take her. do the extra credit and you will be fine

5.0
3.0
GEO305
Jun 5, 2009

She is a great teacher who is really enthusiastic about the subject. Powerpoint slides were very helpful, which did help if you missed something because she has a strong Virginian accent. I can say I will not forget the Carolis Effect because of how she described it. You really have to study and attend class though because her tests are not easy.

5.0
2.0
GEO305
Apr 27, 2010

Amazing Professor with a true love for what she teaches. She ensures you get what she is talking about and gives tons of learning aids. I would recommend if you need to fill your science requirement you use this class with this Professor you wont regret it.

5.0
3.0
GEO305
May 20, 2010

This is an easy class. YOU HAVE TO WORK! Study and its easy. SHe gives you study guides and a cheat sheet. If you pay attention in class you can easily pull a C with no studying because she is such an awesome Professor that there is no way you will not learn in this class. TAKE WITH LAB AND WITH HER, can't regret it.

5.0
3.0
GEOL305
May 23, 2010

I learned so much from this class. Levy is a great teacher with a passion for the subject. Tests are hard but she lets you make a cheat sheet, and there are many opportunities for extra credit. I definitely recommend this class to any student.

5.0
3.0
GEOL300
Jun 21, 2010

she was the best. as long as you show up for class and listen to her lecture you will do well in her class.

1.0
4.0
GEOL305
Oct 12, 2010

This teacher is one of the worst professors I've ever had. She has spent the first half of the semester talking about the universe and the solar system. She doesn't even really lecture, just reads off her powerpoint which she posts on D2L and I can read myself. Also she treats her students like children and gave a quiz on her syllabus.

2.0
5.0
GEOL305
Oct 27, 2010

She is a TERRIBLE teacher! Reads all her lectures directly off the powerpoint and doesn't even use the book she requires. Half the class failed the first couple tests because her tests had nothing to do with the material she taught. She is a ridiculous teacher, treats her students like kids and I would only recommend taking her if you want to fail.

4.0
2.0
GEOL305
Nov 30, 2010

If you do what she tells you to do you will do great in her class. Fun teacher, pretty easy class, minimal homework. Great class to get your General Education class out of the way.

4.0
3.0
GEOL300
Dec 10, 2010

Class was hard for me, though very informative and interesting. Though you don't use the textbook much. Good class though. Just study the material and if need be reference the textbook if necessary and you'll pass the class

4.0
2.0
GEOL305
Dec 15, 2010

Professor Levy has a great sense of humor! She doesn't require that you use your text book, and doesn't assign homework, although you should read the book for a better understanding of the lecture materials. She gives many opportunities for extra credit! Shes a great teacher - I would recommend her to everyone! I would definitely take her again.

4.0
4.0
GEOL305
Mar 16, 2011

i liked her. she's no easy grade but i was doing very poorly in the beginning of her lecture class and she gave me signs that i should talk to her. i did during office hours. she's a little more knowledgeable than she is verbal, she knows her stuff but can be quiet. she has a personality she might raise an eyebrow. went from a d-, & ended with a B

3.0
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GEOL305
May 11, 2011

Honestly, I failed this class. She reads directly off her powerpoint slides and goes through them VERY quickly. Shes extremely intelligent, but confusing at times. If I would have studied more I might have done better. If you dont attend class you will miss out on a lot. She gives two essay-like assignments which are extremely easy, little to no HW

4.0
2.0
GEOL305
May 20, 2011

This class was challenging for me, but she did a great job at explaining the material covered. She also offers extra credit I recommend you do this and sign up for it the first day of class so you can get ALL the extra credit you can! I would recommend her to anyone!

4.0
3.0
GEOL300
Dec 2, 2011

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Very little HW, 2 papers that are very easy to write, field trip, and a few tests. Goes a little fast through the notes, but will go back if you ask. Tests can be a bit hard, especially if you have to memorize rock names. However, I highly recomend her simply because she makes it fun.

5.0
3.0
GEOL305
Mar 26, 2012

The teacher is fairly lax when it comes to attendance. She knows her subject and loves it. She has a ton of energy and if you ask her any question, she can answer it. Make sure to attend class though - her tests are based off of her lectures. She can explain her subject better than the textbook can. Just make sure to take good notes.

1.0
5.0
GEO307
Dec 20, 2012

I should have dropped this class from day one. She pretty much teaches you one thing and tests on another. She gave us a study guide for our exams but asked like two questions from the guide. If you do take this class read your book and stay at home show up for exams and youll be fine.

5.0
3.0
GEOG307
Dec 26, 2012

Take her!! She loves the material thus the way she teaches is clear, exciting and fun! Offers tons of extra credit, answers any and all questions you have with HELP FULL answers. She is very nice and friendly to her class. Class is easy if you take notes and pay attention to lectures. Take her you wont regret it!

4.0
3.0
GEOL305
Jan 11, 2013

Great professor. Totally passionate about her rocks and loves geology. The first test was pretty interesting and easy but the other two were pretty hard and she puts stuff on the tests that we don't cover in class so I got lost a few times. Lectures seem to fly by though so that was good. Overall, Levy is a wonderful professor.

3.0
3.0
GEOL305
Nov 20, 2013

she repeat everything more than twice, and she doesn't stay on the topic. if you want to be bored, take her class.

1.0
5.0
GEOG306
Dec 19, 2013

professor talks and talks but nothing related to the class, and when she does, she's easy to get off topic. She doesn't take attendance and the test has nothing to do with lectures.

3.0
3.0
GEOL305
Dec 20, 2013

She's an okay teacher. No homework, just two article summaries four tests and a bunch of online quizzes. All her power points and notes are online and I didn't even buy the textbook for the class. I barely showed up, came for the final exam and passed the class with a C with little to no effort. Also final exam was open book open notes! major bonus

2.0
3.0
GEOLOGY305
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Feb 5, 2014

Horrible. Off track. Confusing. Only uses her feelings and doesn't respect others points of view especially when proven wrong. Lets people interrupt. Doesn't help with her study guides and mis- matches the words on it so you don't know if they are right. Awful class.

3.0
4.0
GEOLOGY305
May 5, 2014

Purely lecture, which made it harder for me to retain the material. She is a cool person and gives you extra credit options so anyone should be able to pass the class but its pretty boring to listen to her talk for forever.

2.0
4.0
GEOL300
Grade: B
May 8, 2014

she is a nice person. but everything is kinda dry just off of powerpoint, and test are hard.....

2.0
4.0
GEOL300
Grade: B
May 19, 2014

she is a nice person. but tests are hard.....

3.0
4.0
GEOL305
Jul 10, 2014

professor levy is a good person and a good teacher. her class is kind of hard if you are not on top of it. she uses powerpoint and flies by them expects you to print them before class. her study guides make no sense. her tests are very hard because they are short answer and fill in. its not an easy class.

5.0
1.0
GEOL305
Dec 22, 2014

The Easy A way : Test check out the power points which are online, take lecture notes while in class, don't write down anything that is on the power point already, create the 1 page study guide that covers what the test will be on, then bring that to class. Other Stuff Do the two other assignments, or you'll drop at least a grade. EC Do it

5.0
1.0
GEOLOGY305
Apr 26, 2015

She has a nice easy to follow style that caries throughout the semester. She loves her topic so lecture is enjoyable and very helpful for study especially if the notes, available on D2L are with in class, on all test and for preparing a study note page for testing.

3.0
4.0
GEOL305
Dec 7, 2015

Science actually interests me and I tend to get good grades in a science class. Levy's lectures drag on and majority of her slides are just pictures which doesn't help me learn. The class progress moves very slow and she expects you to easily grasp all concepts. You have three exams and one paper. For each exam you are allowed one paper of notes.

5.0
2.0
GEOL305
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2015

Levy is a very nice and funny southern professor. All her lectures are powerpoint based and she puts the powerpoint slides on D2L. She shows a lot of interesting pictures and videos in her slides. Her written assignment is easy if you find the right article. For her tests she lets you bring a one-side page of written notes. Great professor :)

3.0
4.0
GEOL300
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2016

Professor Levy's teaching style is basically she lectures from the powerpoint every day. There are four tests which have multiple choice and short answer questions. Overall boring class!

2.0
5.0
GEO300
Mar 9, 2016

Study guides have absolutely nothing to do with test. Barely knows the material she is teaching. If she doesn't know the answer to a question she will either try to make a joke out of it or states her opinion. Expects way more than she gives.

3.0
4.0
GEO300
Grade: B+
May 18, 2016

Expect to do alot of studying on your own. Her lecture style is obtuse and will blow through slides with helpful notes on them to look at slides with pictures for 10 minutes at a time and fawn of the geography. Tests are okay, but will involve more critical thinking than expected for an entry level GE requirement.

1.0
3.0
GEO305
Grade: C
May 31, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Did not like her at all. She was super picky on worksheets and the tests. You get one side of notes for each test which is pretty cool. The study guides don't really help with the tests so I suggest you read the book instead.

5.0
3.0
GEO300
Grade: B+
Aug 15, 2016
Would take again

Great instructor. I have taken two classes with her and will never forget them. I am not a big fan of minerals or geology, but she made the class fun. She is a very kind person and will take time to help you individually if you need it. She is very quick to respond to your questions through email. Great professor overall.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
GEOL300
Grade: B-
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

I've taken about three of her classes now and I keep coming back to her because she's nice, tells great stories and I love the topics she includes in her pictures. she'll also recommend great places to go if you're going on a road trip, and you'll learn a lot about how the Earth's topography was formed! It's not something that you'll forget easy!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
GEO305
Oct 18, 2016
Would take again

Mrs. Levy is a knowledgeable teacher. Teachers that can rant about the subject in multiple ways so that you can understand are considered to be good teachers to me. She has definitely made Earth Science interesting for me. Don't take this class if you aren't willing to put in the work. Be sure to read and print out the notes before each meeting.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
GEO305
Grade: A
Mar 13, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, she is very passionate about Geology.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
GEO305
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Professor Levy has been one of the most inspirational teachers I've ever had. She is extremely passionate about geology and has encouraged me to want to be more active in caring for our earth. Overall, she's awesome. Take her if you need a geology class!

1.0
5.0
GEO300
Sep 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Nice lady but poor instructor. She doesn't lecture on what you really need to know in order to comprehend the subject matter and to succeed in her class. She seems to assume that most of what is covered in her class is review. She also goes way too fast for most people to absorb the information. As I said, nice lady, but I don't recommend.

2.0
5.0
GEO300
Dec 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class is extremely vocabulary-heavy and you are expected to know all of it. If you like all things geology, this is the class for you. If you go into this class thinking you'll be getting just a general understanding of geology and be able to pass this class, you will be wrong. In my opinion, this professor expects too much.

Tough Grader
Tests are tough
3.0
3.0
GEO305
Grade: B
Jan 23, 2018
Would take again

This class was average. She is funny & has a good attitude but sometimes the lectures just drag on & on. She only gives homework about 3 or 4 times and they're very short and easy worksheets. One essay, 3 tests. The tests are pretty hard even with the page of notes so study hard! I say as long as you get 100 on the essay and do the hw, you'll pass.

Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
GEO305
Grade: B
May 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Honestly I went into this class expecting to get a great class experience out of it, boy was I wrong. I am typically an A or B student but this class made me feel so lost! She does not lecture very well and more than half of her lecture doesn't actually relate to the exams. You will spend hours looking at pictures that mean nothing.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
GEOL305
Grade: A
May 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Prof Levy lectures for the class period and most of her slides are just pictures. She expects you to know everything about geology but it's a pretty easy class. My advice is to do well on the online quizzes and choose a interesting topic for a written summary. 3 exams, one is a take home midterm. You can also use a page of notebook paper for exams.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
GEO305
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

most annoying course I have ever taken for my GE's. Who would've thought Earth Science would be this ridiculous? the learning experience is not good at all. She just breezes through chapters in a day, inadequately talking about it from the top of her head using generalizations and expects you to understand it enough to be tested right away, 4 tests

1.0
4.0
GEOL300
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Terrible lectures, and rants about her political beliefs which I find to be very inappropriate. Can even be vulgar when on one of her political rants. If I were to take two tests, one on her political views and one on geology I would get a better grade on the politics test. Pretty disappointing and inappropriate.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
GEO300
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Great professor, I do not know what people are talking about with regards to politics. I took her Intro to Physical Geology and fell in love with the field of study. Slightly weird habit of name based seating since people taking up with no ambitions space got front seats. But it was a great class and very generous with points for grades.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
GEOL305
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2018
Would take again

Tests are difficult to study for and are on a lot of material. She gives study guides for the tests, which contain minimal material that is on the tests. Make sure to study for the article questions on tests the most. Also, focus on making a good sheet of notes to use on the tests.

1.0
4.0
GEO305
Apr 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is one of the worst professors Ive ever had. She was so detailed in the lectures and made this class way more difficult than it needed to be. The tests and quizzes are super hard. Takes attendance each class and often times will not mark you there even if you were, and then lowers your grade for it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
GEO305
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Ive never had a more unpleasant experience within a classroom before. I felt insulted that my tuition paid for such an inefficient way to teach a required subject. Your mandatory lectures will be filled with her vacation photos, nonsensical YouTube videos, and youll basically teach yourself the subject via your overly priced book.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
GEO301
May 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

For a One unit class, this was ridiculous. Workbook was expensive, workbook was vague in instructing what to do. She admitted one unit lab classes werent supposed to have tests but gave us tests and had them weighted on our grade heavily. Graded our vague labs harshly, acted as if we were in an advanced geology class. Rude/yelled at class a lot.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
GEOL300
Grade: A+
May 17, 2022

Cares about subject matter. Online format sets you up to succeed, with practice quizzes that can be taken multiple times using the same questions as weekly quizzes/exams. Study guides provided rarely reflected this information. Video lectures mandatory viewing, I sometimes found the lectures inaccessible as someone with auditory processing issues

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
GEO305
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2022

This was an absolute awful class. Professor Levy does post a lot of boring and long online video lectures that will make you fall asleep or not pay attention. She WILL give you a pop quiz, we were doing relative dating for rocks and I had already finished the quiz, the next day she posted another quiz the next day due at MIDNIGHT. Don't take her.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
GEO305
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022

If you like to take a lot of quiz with so many questions then this class is for you! Professor Levy will give you a 96 question test, up to a 106 question test! Her final is 100 questions, taking this class is not worth it. AVOID THIS CLASS!

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
GEOLOGY
Grade: A
May 25, 2023
Would take again

Amazing geologist, amazing professor. She's passionate about the the subjects she teaches. Always willing to make time for you and explain complicated geological processes. I've taken two classes of hers. I'd take more but I've moved on to CSUS (as a geology major - and she had a lot to do with my decision to pursue a degree in this field).

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
2.0
4.0
GEO300
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2024

Although this class became easier once I figured out her consistent class structure, I did not enjoy this class at all. Each week there are hours and hours of really unstimulating lectures. I believe way too much information is attempted to be covered in this class. It was really dull and a class that I did not enjoy, however Lisa is lovely.

Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
GEOL305
Grade: B+
May 28, 2024
Would take again

I got an 89.93% in the class, and I was hoping to get bumped up to an A, but it's fine. Online asynch class, weekly quiz, practice quiz, and discussion. Quizzes are worth a lot, and discussions are only 2 points. I was so close to an A in the class. Had I got 1 more question right on the final, I would have passed lol so I suggest paying attention!

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
GEO305
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2024
Would take again

Great professor.

5.0
1.0
GEO300
Feb 13, 2025
Would take again

Lisa Levy is knowledgeable about Geology. Each of her lectures go into detail about each and every topic related to the earth. The class is structured well with practice quizzes/graded quizzes and a discussion board discussing about, "What did the student learn in chapter 2?" For example. Highly recommend this professor.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
3.0
4.0
GEO300
Grade: B
Feb 21, 2025

Professor Levy's class has a structured but dry approach. The lectures cover a lot of info, so staying engaged can be tough. However, using Unstuck study and the textbook helps ace the exams. Overall, it's a challenging but manageable course if you put in the work.

2.0
3.0
GEO305
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2025

Almost your entire grade is based off of quizzes and tests. There are 50-100 questions on a "quiz" and she doesn't post anything early so if there are no peer posts to reply to when you have time to work on things all well you won't get credit. Never had an online class open up things so late.

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Test heavy
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

73%

Textbook Required

85%

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