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Great professor! Goes over everything clearly and makes sure everyone understands! He wants you to get a good grade! He's also really funny and even though this subject can get a little boring he does tghe best he ca to get through the material quickly! NO HOMEWORK! STUDY GUIDES FOR EACH TEST! GREAT CLASS!!!
easy teacher !!!!!! wants you to get a good grade !!!! boring subject but he makes the best of it so you get a good grade...just study his studyguides and you will do great !!!!!!!! highly recommeded !!!!!
He's super boring and not very enthusiastic about what he teaches, but if you actually attend class and take notes, then you should get a good grade, because he reads test questions out to the class.
Great professor!!! Super easy class to get a good grade in! I highly recommend him
Excellent teacher. Boring subject but he makes the best of it. Easy to get a good grade just go to class and take notes. He tells you exactly what you need to know for the test. you cant go wrong. HIghly recommend you take him
I'd have to say that he's the best science teacher I've ever had. He explains things in a way that anyone could understand. He tells you if what he's teaching you will be on the test or not while he's teaching you the material. It's a very easy class to pass. Just show up. Ps. No H/W.
extremely easy, I probably went to class like a total of 5 times and still got an A, just go for the study guides before the test... the tests are a near copy of that, another tip... he doesnt pay much attention to the class during tests ... :)
great professor, lectures and reviews make it easier to absorb material because he tells you what is important rather than learning bogus stuff. Also, if you cheat in this class is because you are retarted, he goes out of his way to tell you what is going to be on the test and it is also disrespecful to him.
He makes the subject and class as intersting and easy as it can be. He's very helpful to all the students and goes over every test question the class before the exam. I wish all my professors were as awesome as him.
pretty interesting class. tests are easy. you don't have to bother getting the text book bc his lectures are whats on the tests so GO TO CLASS. and be sure not to leave early bc he reads the test questions (and thier answers!) at the end of almost every class.
Take this guy for your phys sci credit if you want an easy A. If you fail, you're just plain ignorant. he reads the test questions and gives the answers in class, and most often does a direct read from the test toward the end of class. show up 20 mins before class ends, sit down, listen for about 5 minutes, and then get A's. Attendance not required
he is very nice and very friendly. attendance isnt mandatory but i strongly suggest it. his grade is based on 3 exams. He gives all answers in class and gives a review guide. VERY EASY COURSE if you attend class and write down all the answers. He goes by everything really fast so try to keep up.
Great professor. Go to class and take notes!!! If you do, you won't need the textbook.
Easiest class ever. It's imperative to attend class if you want to do good. He will give you the Study Guide, and in the class will tell you what it's important to remember for the test. Three tests, in the first two you have 15 questions in each of Extra Credit and 20 Extra Credit questions in the last test. Tests are divided by Chapters.
take him if u want an easy A. gives u answers to test in class.
DONT BUY THE BOOK!!!! I took him summer A and if you attend every class you'll be fine. He tells you WORD FOR WORD what you will see on the test.. awesome guy.. a book is a waste of money.. if you go to class you wont use it because the answers are right in front of you.
Makes class interesting. Not too detailed but gives all the answers to the test. Attendance isnt mandatory, but highly recommend for a passing grade.
Awesome teacher!
In all honesty, this is probably one of, if not, the best professor I've ever had. Very funny and extremely helpful. The class itself is very easy. No need to buy the book. Good notes are the key to passing. Definitely take it witht his professor.
He is awesome!!!. He explains everything in the class and he gives extra credit on all his exams. The only thing you need to do is go to class and learn the powerpoints that he presents and you will have an A like I did. I highly recommend him!!
This is the most coolest and easiest professor I have even had. He makes class fun and interesting. I suggest you go to every class cause he gives out the answers for the test during his powerpoint presentations.
easy class!!!!!!.TAKE HIM.The only thing you have to do is go to class and he'll give out the answers for the tests.
Great professor. Really helpful and knows what he's talking about. If you don't understand something, he'll clarify it. Very easy class as long as you ATTEND and listen. He gives the answers from the test but you've gotta pay attention. Don't insult how easy he makes it by cheating. If you can't get at least a B on your own, college isn't for you.
Great teacher!!! Keeps you entertained and knows his stuff. Explains until you get it. Gives the questions and answers that'l l be on the quiz. AS LONG AS YOU GO TO CLASS you should pass the class with at least a B.
Cool guy, very easy class. He gives the answers to the next, so you have to go to class and take good notes. 3 exams, 50 questions each. 15 extra credit points on the first two, 20 on the last one. Go to class, get the answers for the tests, and get an easy A in the class. Simple as that!
best teacher ever gives you answer fort est and wat to study must take!!!
He is the easiest professor ever! All you have to do is, go to class and write down all the test questions and answers. The wordings on the test are a little different but its basically the same. Be a speed writer when he tells you the Q & A on the test!
Take him you wont regret it! I took him at night but got an A! Just study a little, he gives reviews.
Prof Wacker is kind of cool, he's very clearly with everybody, in class made enfasis in the really important things that you need to learned
He is a sweetheart! Class consits of 3 exams, make sure you go to class and take good notes , that is all you need to get a good grade. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, Easy stuff !!!
Definitely take this course if you are looking for an A in a physical science. I NEVER WENT TO HIS CLASS. I merely studied the exam outlines he e-mailed to the class, and got an A. If you go to his class, don't buy the book. He gives answers to the test during glass within lectures. This guy is a joke!!
Awesome professor. He only goes over what is important and he is never boring. Attendance isn't mandatory but he gives the answers to the test so it's obviously suggested. Don't buy the book or do the outline, just go to class and write down what he says! Easy A!
Great Professor... Very, very easy... You'll actually learn some interesting stuff. The same notes you take are exactly what's gonna come up on the exams, if u really wanna get a good grade on this course, then take this professor.
Just go to class and take some notes. Easy, entertaining and helpful. RECOMMENDED. =]
There isn't a mandatory attendance policy but if you don't show up to class you will probably fail. He gives the answers to the test and make sure you understand the material. STUDY THE TABLES, they are literally on the test the same way he gives it to you in class. You'll actually learn some interesting stuff, just go to his class.
Not too interesting of a class, but did learn quite a bit. He gives you review sheets (it's basically the test questions)& gives you the answers he wants if you attend class. He literally walks you through the exam. Extra credit is given on each exam (only 3 exams, graded from 300 pts..w/ about 50 pts extracredit!). Great guy, but can get political
This guy is great! He tells it like it is. If you go to class you'll get an A. If you dont go to class and study from the book, you WON'T PASS!!!!! I highly recommend him. He's very knowledgeable and to the point.
Never needed the book since he gives you the answers to the test in class via the class discussions and presentations. He can rush through the material at times, so don't fear telling him to slow down. Awesome teacher giving you the opportunity for an easy A. Go to class, take class notes with the study guides, review them and you passed.
Attend class, take notes, and study and you will get an A. Provides you with everything you need to succeed; book is helpful. Learned a lot and enjoyed the class.
do not take this class, it seems easy but if you miss one class he wil put you a C, avoid it
You must go to class even though he says you don't need to. Tests come from the notes he gives in class and we didn't use the book at all. He is straight forward and can be funny at times in a cheesy kind of way.
TAKE THIS CLASS!!! He gives you the questions to the final & midterm along with the answers in class. I got over a 100% on the final! Amazing professor :)
Such a great teacher!gives u the answers to the test during the lectures, which makes attendance "mandatory" to get a good grade. lots of extra credit on the exams!if u go to class and study a little you will get an A
Good teacher, super clear on what you need to know and study for the tests. He gives you tons of extra credit as well. I've never gotten a 104% on a test before his class. YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP. Dude, doesn't take kindly to people that take his class and don't put in the effort of showing up.
Mr. Wacker is the best! He's the greatest teacher I've ever had. Makes everything crystal clear. He tells you exactly what you need to know for the tests, so make sure you show up to class. The only reason you won't get an A is if you completely ignore everything he tells you. He's the BEST.
Took him for geology. Cant lie the class is tough as you have to study. All of his 3k level courses have NO multiple choice exams rather they are written. He gives you the questions and answers to them. If you go to class he takes off questions making it easier. He is passable.
Honestly, I have never been in an easier than this one. Yes, there are no multiple choice questions on his exam, but if you study and memorize you will get no less than a B, depending on how hard you try. Boring at times but I got over 100 on every one of his exams!!
If you're thinking of taking GLY 1010, take it with Wacker. He is by far the best Professor I've had. Class lectures are interesting and he makes the material clear to his students. Pay attention in class, take good notes and read the chapters assigned and you will do great. You will also learn Geology from someone who works in the field.
GREAT PROFESSOR!! EASY A! GO FOR IT!
Wacker is an AWESOME professor. No textbook required, 2 Exams and Final. All you need to do is SHOW UP to the class and sit through the lecture. no need to take notes. On first day of class he gives you a â??study guideâ?? of the exam questions, and at the beginning of every class, he basically tells you which ones will be on the exam. JUST SHOW UP!
Great Professor, knows the field and area of study very well. Science is not one of my subjects however I took him Summer A to get it over with. He gives a study guide for the class- 2 exams midterm & final. Grades on a point scale and tells you what is on the test, Def recommend him. I have learned a lot even though it is a fast class.
He teaches viw powerpoint presentations and tells you exactly what you need to know for the 3 exams. He doesn't take attendance, but you need to go to class if you want to know the answers. It's really that simple. He's also very cooperative in offering make-up or early exams, if you have something come up. The guy is nice and very helpful.
*GUIDE* 1. Go to class. 2. write down the questions and answers that he gives. 3. Go home and study the notes prior to test. 4. pass the class with an A. Attendance not mandatory but if you wanna pass I highly suggest going since he reads from the test the questions. Down to earth professor. Super cool. Plan to take him again.
Definitely recommend! Easy A so long as you go to every class and take notes. He tells you exactly what he wants on the test. I scored a 100 on each of his three exams and the only studying I did was two hours before the test, memorizing my notes. He's also cool and down to earth, he definitely knows what he's talking about. He likes what he does.
Took intro just to fulfill a requirement. Took it with another guy first and it was so hard I had to drop it (I'm art history, geology is not my thing). Retook it with this dude and got an A. Study guides, for all tests. Rent the book though, it will be your best friend. You're screwed if you don't go to class, he hands basically spoon feeds you questions and answers for the exams. If you are not a science person, take him. If you are a science person, you might feel gypped.
Extremely easy professor. My class was from 6-9pm during Fall 2012 but it was totally worth it. He has 3 multiple choice exams but if you attend class he tells you practically the exact question and answer. He doesn't care if you attend class, but like i said he will tell you straight out what is going to be on the exam if you do go.
If you want an easy class take this professor, all three exams are filling in black but he will tell you what exactly on the test but you need to study. Attending his class is a plus because if you miss it, you will not know what is going to be on the test.
Easy class because he gives out all the answers for the test but you must memorize them. He gives 30 points extra credit ( 2000 words paper) 3 tests
Professor is straight to the point. He give you all of the answers to the tests. All you have to do is go to class and write them down. I learned a lot and enjoyed the class. Every exam has 30 extra credit points and there is an extra credit essay for another 30 points. Take him if you can!
3 Tests(all 3 are filling the blank). Extra Credit: 2000 Words letter. If u want to pass the class, attend, because he gives u all the answers 2 the test. Knowledgeable professor, each test has plenty of Extra Credit ?s. Easy A, if u take good notes or pics of the slides. Class is mainly about rocks and very little about the ocean.
An amazing professor who knows what he's talking about. Two multiple choice exams worth 150 each and 280+ points to get an A+. He gives a lot of extra credit multiple choice questions on the exams. Just make sure to write down everything he says is coming for the tests.
The class was an easy A. Show up to class, and during the lecture practically tells you the test questions and answers. He's very helpful and straight forward. If you show up to class and listen, the textbook really isn't necessary. The lectures were long but he makes it interesting.
This professor is one of the best I've taken in FIU. Attendance is NOT mandatory but recommended. He gives you exactly what is going to be on the exam. I actually learned a lot with this professor. Such a great, knowledgable professor. I'm so glad I chose him. I had second thoughts because of the times. I took Summer A, 6:30-9:50, 2 exams.
Come to class, write down everything he says that tells you will be on the exam during lectures and after each chapter when he does a review. Once you memorize each part, pretty much golden. Only way you can fail this class if you are lazy which this requires only a couple hours of memorization. Good for Summer A class to take. Go to all classes!!
Professor Wacker is a clear, clean-cut professor when it comes down to delivering his class. Examples proposed during class are real and tied into facts using an eloquent sense of humor and modern vibe of artistic pop. Absolutely easy-going and brilliant character... One of a kind!
Great professor. You go to class and take pictures of the PP slides and notes when he tells you what is important for the exam and you will pass with no problem. He makes it easier . Extra credit questions on the exams that help a lot . Amazing personality , straight to the point. I took this class in the summer , went fast and easy .
Amazing professor. Pay attention to what he says and take pictures of the PP . He gives extra credit question on he exam that helps . Excellent professor.
Best class I have ever taken. Go to class and he tells you the questions on the test. Its an easy A plus he gives extra credit. He is very knowledgeable, his lectures are long but very hilarious and interesting. Doesn't cares about attendance. Must take class!!
His class is powerpoint lectures. He tells you what will be on the test and study guides. It's just a midterm and final. He gives a ton of extra credit as well. As long as you use the study guide and write down what he says will be on the test you'll do great.
Take him. Hes there to teach and that's it. Very direct. Go to the lectures and write down whats going to be on the test and its an easy A.
This class is an easy A. He gives a review sheet before the semester begins and gives the answers during class.
It's an easy A as long as you listen to his test reviews. But if you want to learn, then don't take him. He FLIES through the ppts (I type my notes and still can't keep up) but he refuses to post them online or email them. The textbook is a joke (his words, not mine, though I have to agree) so you will be completely dependent on his test reviews.
Great and easy professor. Super laid back(definitely supporting the high top converse he wears to class) and cracks jokes every now and then. He goes over a powerpoint for each chapter and goes over some questions that should be on the exam at the end of each lecture. There are just two exams. If you're looking for an easy A, he's your guy.
He gives the questions and the answers to each test. However, you MUST go to every class in order to get them and to pass the class. The book CAN be useful to look up certain things that are necessary, but that's it. Don't even bother with his study guides if you go to class. This class is so easy, a caveman can do it!
Great Professor!!!
Great professor. Show up and he gives all you need to know for the tests.
You have 3 test & he gives lots of extra credit in each one. The questions are straight from the study guide. Go to EVERY class & he will tell you which ones specifically are on it. If you dont good luck studying all of it. Big essay in the end but its easy. Watched cool videos in class too. Hes smart and has a lot of field experience. Cool guy!
Honestly, the class is easy because he gives you the answers to the tests but that doesn't mean you aren't going to be reading or doing work. Only written answers on his three tests, no multiple choice. There's so much to memorize! He makes the class annoyingly more difficult than it should be with all the reading. It's Oceanography for God's sake
If you go to class he will give you all the answers that will be on the exam. I don't recommend taking this class if you're taking a bunch of other classes or classes that require a lot of studying because it's hard to memorize that entire exam. All exams are fill in the blank with no word bank. If you want to pass come to class and take notes!
This class, if you do everything and study, is an easy A. He literally tells you what is on the exams and all you have to do is remember the answers. I messed up bc I didnt take it seriously and failed the first two exams. He is a nice grader and still somehow got a C in the class. Easy science group two credit. LECTURES ARE BORING THOUGH BEWARE
Attendance isn't mandatory but he basically tells you what is on each test. His class is literally fail proof, unless you refuse to show up. His lectures are really interesting. He's really experienced and I enjoyed learning from him. He cares a lot about his students. I would take every class he teaches if I could. Take him, you won't regret it.
Only two tests, a midterm and a final. That's all the work for the class. All the answers he gives in the lectures, you don't need to touch the textbook unless you miss often. He lectures with the test in his hand, and he emphasizes the "potential" question and answer. And for review, he reads every question on the test. Easiest class.
This class has been one of the easiest classes Ive ever taken. Theres 3 exams, 1 paper, and an extra credit quiz. He tells you every single question thats going to be on the test and the answers. The only thing is that his tests are all written out so you have to memorize everything but he makes it very easy for you. Its an easy A honestly
Pay attention to the lectures, cram before the tests, and you'll pass. He has a ton of extra credit on his tests, all multiple choice. He's really funny too. If you don't get an A in this class, evaluate your work ethic. When in doubt, Charlie out!
You don't need the textbook, just show up, listen, take notes, and you'll be good to go! Seriously, it's EXTREMELY easy to get an A if you put in the smallest bit of effort, and he even reads some exam questions! He also puts in extra credit in the tests. This class shouldn't take much time from your day, so go and get that A!
Every lecture he will literally tell you what will be asked on the test from that lecture. Copy word for word what he says, don't grab anything from online or the book. Memorize all the info he told you would be on the test & there you have it, an A (: Theres also a 2,000 word letter you have to write based on 3 films you watch in class. EASY A!!!!
Tests are all essay and he is very picky about your answers. He does give a study guide, but that doesn't make it easy since you are required to memorize tons of information and be able to write it exactly how he wants on the test. Makes you memorize and re-write long tables as well. Seriously, don't be misled into thinking it's easy.
only 2 things graded in this class, midterm and final. A day before exam for review he goes over every single question and answer that will be in exam. record it/transcribe it and memorize it and you will get 100%+ with extra credit(which he also goes over in review) can't get any easier.
Don't be fooled into thinking it's an easy A class. It's a lot of work. Involves memorizing long tables and lots of trivia that he wants you to be able to rewrite word by word on his essay exams. Way too much information being thrown at you at once. Tough grader. He can be funny but it's a lot of detailed material and memorization.
very demanding. wants answers to be perfect on the test. not generous with partial credit. you are supposed to memorize everything exactly how he wants, period. if he wants people to repeat exactly what he says word by word, he should just record himself speaking instead of being a professor. not realistic unless you have a photographic memory.
Graded by only a midterm and final (non cumulative). He goes over the questions and answers for both the class before each exam. Usually gives about 25 possible extra credit posts on each test. I got a C on the midterm and some how got an A in the class. He never uploading my final test grade.
I took this course during summer, so it was a short term. Your grade is based on two tests, the midterm and the final. After every chapter, he would say what comes in the test from that chapter. It's easy to pass, you just have to pay attention at the end of the lecture in order to know what is coming on the test.
His lectures are based on the textbook. He recommends reading the textbook before class but doesn't enforce it. At the end of every class he goes through the test questions from that chapter and gives you the answers. If you memorize those you'll get a 100 on the exams. There are only two grades for the semester - a midterm and a final.
Youre graded by one midterm and one final. He goes over these questions. Memorize them and youll get an A.
Only one midterm and one final. Time consuming assignments every week but it's an easy course and the professor is nice and accessible too
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Attendance Mandatory
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Textbook Required
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