2.5

Natalia Fath

Geography - Towson University

2.5
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
31%
Would Retake
109
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2.5
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.4
Clarity

31%

Would Retake

109

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What Students Say

She talks too much and the class work is pointless

TSEM102 - 2.0 rating

A common phrase used by her is, "Good effort, but

TSEM102 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

59%

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Based on 53 reported grades
B: 10
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A: 8
B-: 6
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Get ready to read (16)
Participation matters (15)
Lots of homework (11)
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EXTRA CREDIT (7)
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Reviews (109)
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GEOG101
Nov 7, 2004

REALLY boring class! Teaches from powerpoints but doesnt include all the information you need for quizzes. Make sure you read the chapters in the textbook! No papers or presentations but she gives a quiz once or twice a week. Attendance is counted!

2.0
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GEOG101
Nov 8, 2004

SHE DOEN'T EVEN SLOW DOWN SO YOU CAN TAKE NOTES.YOU MUST READ THE BOOK BEFORE CLASS TO EVEN KNOW WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT.QUIZ EVERY WEEK.ATTENDANCE COUNTS.TAKE NOTES FROM THE TEXT AND STUDY FROM TEXT AND YOU CAN GET A HARD B.1/2 CLASS FAILED 1ST EXAM.SOMEHOW I MANAGED A B.INFO TOO EXTENSIVE FOR 10

4.0
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GEOG101
Nov 29, 2004

Unlike most people, I like Dr. Fath. She has a great russian accent that is fun to listen to. It keeps me paying attention. If you listen to her lectures and take power notes, you dont really need to go to the book. She isn't always clear when asked questions but for the most part, she a good dr.

3.0
3.0
GEOG101
Nov 29, 2004

she's nice. i like her accent. her lectures are verbatim, so you can get away with reading the text and not going to class. quizzes almost every week. tests are hard, so read read read. lectures are easy because they are powerpoint. unless you can remember every detail in the book, youll get a B.

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GEOG101
Dec 11, 2004

She is great! Dr. Fath is very down to earth and easy to talk to. She is very helpful in and out of class and is willing to clarify any confusion. Quizzes once a week, 3 exams total. Lectures are verbatim from text. She's a lot of fun; take her!

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GEO101
Apr 25, 2005

nice lady but very boring...but its geography so it make sense. shes a little unclear with whats gonna be on her tests but she tries

3.0
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GEOG101
Sep 4, 2005

The most boring professor I have ever had at Towson! She lectures super fast and uses powerpoints to explain everything! She put me to sleep every class! She expects you to know small details for weekley quizzes when you cant even understand half of what s

3.0
4.0
GEOFRMRUSSR
Dec 18, 2005

Perhaps the hardest regional geo class(bi-weekly quizes, hmwk, term paper, & 2 very comprehensive tests)both physical & human geo of region is covered intensley as well as the nitty gritty aspects of the econ geo(bit tedious at times)Nice teacher approachable not always that clear though on what she wants take on a very light semester course load

3.0
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GEOL101
Apr 18, 2006

She is a sweet woman,but she often goes through notes too quickly. She gives weekly quizes, which require some studying if you want to do good. The lowest quiz grade is dropped.Tests can be tricky, they definately require studying of your notes and reading the chapters!!!dont neglect your book, you need it

4.0
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GEOG101
May 25, 2006

Easy class if you study, 'nuff said. She gives thorough (and a lot) of notes mainly from Powerpoints like others have said. Some of the material was really boring, but if you study it enough you'll get it. She wants you to do well & will try her best to help you.

4.0
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101
Jun 30, 2006

Nice lady. Always offering help to those who want it. Accent makes her difficult to understand at times. Powerpoint notes with little added lecture notes.Weekly quizzes, test - study guides, attendance bonus. Studied mostly from notes and used book as reference (definitions on some exams are exact to book ... as well as diagrams/maps).

4.0
2.0
GEOG410
May 29, 2007

she was pretty boring, i couldn't stay awake in her classes, pretty easy otherwise.

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GEOG102
Dec 12, 2007

The most boring class ever! I always struggled to stay awake. Her accent makes it hard to understand her sometimes. But the class was pretty easy otherwise. I only used the book once and that was the atlas. Her tests can be kinda hard but not terrible if you have a basic understanding of geography prior to the class. I wouldn't take her again tho.

4.0
4.0
GEOG102
Dec 18, 2007

Dr. Fath is very fair and really sweet. I did, however, struggle in her class. This is partly because I really just don't understand geography, but I also think that her teaching methods weren't best suited to my type of learning. I found her lectures a bit unorganized and hard to follow, even with power-point. Still, I did fine because I studied.

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GEOG102
Apr 18, 2008

This class is basically powerpoints so it is easy to follow. She was very sweet and her Russian accent was adorable. There's a quiz every week and the tests were usually difficult. There's never any homework but attendance is mandatory. I highly recommend this class to anyone.

3.0
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GEOG410
Dec 4, 2008

Good Prof. Lots of experience traveling. Slight russian accent, but you get used to it. Can be dismissive of ideas she doesn't know/understand. Tests are easy. Use textbook study guides/questions from online. She often takes questions straight from online quizzes. I have had two classes with her, and both were good.

3.0
4.0
GEOG101
Dec 18, 2008

Boring material, but you can tell she loves it. Her accent takes getting used to. Powerpoints every class, quizzes every Monday. I recommend using the book to study for tests (hard parts) in addition to notes. Class always lasts full period. Encourages class particp. but never seems to like the answers she gets. If you can, take someone else.

2.0
5.0
GEOG102
Nov 4, 2009

This teacher is terrible. DO NOT TAKE HER IF YOU CAN HELP IT !!!! Has a horrible teaching method.

3.0
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GEOG102
Dec 8, 2009

A little bit hard to understand at first but you get used to the accent. You need to take good notes off the powerpoints because you have atleast one quiz a week. Never completely accepts answers, they never seem to be good enough. Ok teacher but boring class

3.0
4.0
GEOG102
Dec 24, 2009

Dr. Fath is very knowledgeable about the different aspects of geography however the amount of evaluations is overwhelming. There is a quiz every week and this class will consume a large amount of time should you have a low interest in the topic like myself. Her teaching method is so poor, you should definitely purchase the book for reference.

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GEOG102
May 3, 2010

She is a horrible teacher. Makes you feel stupid if you raise your hand with the wrong answer. Definitely has her favorites. The only good thing about this class is that there are a lot of grades (quizzes). I don't believe anything she says either. Don't take her if you can help it.

1.0
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GEOG102
Jun 12, 2010

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. ACCENT WAS HORRIBLE, TEACHING STYLE HORRIBLE. GOT A D+ IN HER CLASS. SHE NEVER HELPED. DIDNT DESERVE TO BE A TEACHER. EXAMS WERE RIDICULOUSLY HARD. DONT EVER TAKE HER

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5.0
GEOG102
Jun 27, 2010

HORRIBLE TEACHER! don't take her! she doesnt help you, she makes fun of you for wrong answers and overall just makes you feel stupid.

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GEOG102
Nov 11, 2010

Definitly read the book! I found the class to be extremely boring and notes were completely off of powerpoint. Not a lot of class interaction. Has favorites :( You DO get a lot of grades because she does give a lot of quizzes in class. However, the tests weren't always about things covered in class. She gave too much info all at once.

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GEOG102
May 16, 2011

She is a tough teacher. If you have to take her don't worry because she will try to help you out. The quizzes and tests tend to be a little hard. She wants you to read, but you don't really have to. She tends to put people down, but is overall a nice person.

2.0
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GEOG102
May 22, 2011

BORING!!!!!! She requires that you attend every class. There is a quiz every week. She definitely has favorites and it is very obvious. I would never recommend her class. Definitely choose a different global awareness class if you can.

3.0
2.0
GEOG410
Jul 7, 2011

Sometimes unclear of what she expects on assignments but helpful and knowledgeable. Easy grader, tests were mostly multiple choice with some short answer and essays.

2.0
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TSEM102
Nov 7, 2011

Save your GPA and sanity by not taking this class. Worst teacher i have ever had... by a longshot. Doesn't care about her students. Doesn't want them to do well. Trust me just get as far away as you can.

2.0
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TSEM102
Dec 13, 2012

Unless you are genuinely interested in the topic do not take this class. She doesn't make the class interesting at all. Attending class is not enjoyable and she barely does anything to help you for your assignments if you need it.

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GEOG101
Dec 17, 2012

Must go to her class and it is sometimes boring, but she makes it easy and clear of what she is going to test on. She is very nice, easy to get ahold of, and tries to work with you to make things clear. fair grader and also gives extra credit.

5.0
3.0
TSEM102
Dec 17, 2012

I am interested in Green Eating, so I liked this class. Dr. Fath isn't easy, so if you're looking for an easy A you're not going to find it. You have to put in effort. But she is very knowledgable and cares about her subject. I found her to be a great professor.

3.0
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GEOG101
Dec 21, 2012

this is only a gen-ed and it was my hardest class. her tests are ridiculous. 100 questions, half which are fill in the blank. if you're truly interested and good at memorizing, go for it. she offers some extra credit, though it doesn't help if you bomb the tests. quizzes all the time. online work. hard grader.

1.0
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TSEM
May 19, 2013

do not take this with her. she is a horrible grader. She's a tough grader, mocks students, and questions you about everything. During presentations she will make sure to ask you the most confusing questions and then give you a weird look when you don't know the answer. Save yourself from this professor, do not take it

3.0
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TSEM102
Nov 15, 2013

Dr. Fath is an extremely tough teacher for a seminar class. She does play favorites when it comes to grading but if you at least pretend you're interested in the topic and raise your hand, you will be ok. Certainly don't take it if you are looking for an easy A, it takes work to get an A with her.

4.0
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GEOG101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 25, 2013

I enjoyed her class. She seems very nice and acts like she enjoys teaching. She definitely knows the material very well. Study hard for exams, and take good notes in class. There is a lot of material to learn but it's managable. Also, most friday classes are cancelled

2.0
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GEOG410
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 5, 2013

I would honestly stay away from Fath,if possible. She is one of the most biased professors out there. If she doesn't agree with what you say, she will mark off points. If she doesn't understand what you write she marks it unclear and doesn't explain why. Tough grader for no reason at all. Is passionate about her work but not worth it!

3.0
2.0
GEOG101
Dec 13, 2013

She has a Russian accent which may be a barrier to some. Her class was very informative. Tests were manageable with studying the night before. She reads off powerpoint slides but if you read the textbook classes are more like review.

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TSEM
May 19, 2014

I took this course because my adviser told me too and said that it was a very interesting topic. Then first day of class I met Mrs. Fath, the teacher that will shape of what I don't want in a teacher for the rest of my college career. This is supposed to be a discussion based course about a topic. She is very strict and uncaring about her students.

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TSEM
Jun 10, 2014

This teacher is mean. If she doesn't agree with you are doesn't understand your points, she'll give you a bad grade. She has a Russian accent, so it's hard to understand her at times. She does not help you at all with assignments. She uses a book, but doesn't even need it. I recommend to stay away from her period.

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TSEM107
Jun 14, 2014

This professor obviously didn't care for her students, the subject, or teaching in general. She was rude, cut students off and hated answering questions. Her Russian accent wasn't a problem but her attitude was. Which was unfortunate because the topic was rather interesting. I have never been so frustrated in a class before Fath came along.

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TSEM102
Oct 28, 2014

She's a super tough grader and you really have to ask for help. Her accent is manageable. She focuses on the topic more than actually learning how to format, write a real research paper etc.

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TSEM102
Nov 13, 2014

Never been so happy to leave such a bad review for a professor. She is mean, strict, grades really tough & at times even rude to students when they don't answer her questions correctly. She doesn't care about helping students, she just tells them to "look it up". I would not recommend taking any of her classes at all. Avoid her at all costs.

2.0
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TSEM102
Dec 9, 2014

Honestly, she's probably the toughest grader that I've ever encountered. You won't learn how to write a research paper either. She cares more about the actual topic rather than you learning about how to correctly write a paper. Don't take her. Drop her if you have her. Somehow i managed to get a C in the class

1.0
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TSEM
Grade: B
Jan 15, 2015

Worst teacher I have EVER had. Please for your sake, avoid having her as a professor at all costs. She is rude, extremely disrespectful, and makes her classroom a terrible learning environment. Very hard grader, yet can barely speak or write english.

3.0
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TSEM102
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Apr 8, 2015

Do not take early mornings because her accent will be irritating. Green Eating in a Blue Planet was not as interesting as i had thought. The class was not awful though. If you put in the effort, she will reward you. That was my mistake. I switched to PF because I couldn't get anything right.. Ended up w an A on the final paper. Learning experienc

3.0
3.0
TSEM102
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2015

Okay professor. She was a little rude when asked for help. She sometimes seemed like she didn't want to be there, and talked to students like they were stupid. Avoid at all costs

2.0
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TSEM102
Apr 30, 2015

She criticizes you a lot. If you do not answer the way she wants, you're wrong and she makes rude faces and comments when you participate. It is a TSEM class and you don't know what she expects from you. I just wouldn't recommend taking this class for a TSEM there are way better teachers who don't make you feel bad and interesting topics.

2.0
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TSEM102
Grade: Rather not say
May 14, 2015

Attendence is mandatory because apparently a relative passing is not a acceptable reason for missing a class, also her grading on the final paper and presentation is some of the harshest grading I have ever seen

2.0
3.0
GEOG102
Sep 27, 2015

She can be really rude and sarcastic. She called me out in class for no reason. She is a really harsh grader, and quizzes are tough even if you study. She has a thick accent and sometimes can be hard to understand.

2.0
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GEOG102
Grade: B-
Nov 2, 2015

Her grading is ridiculous , if you don't write exactly what she wants she will give you a ZERO with no remorse. Hardest and worst teacher I have ever had for a 100 level course.

2.0
5.0
GEOG102
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2015

Shocked by the fact that every comment on this website is completely accurate. Grading is very tough, I've never had someone who grades so tough. Pay attention to the most trivial facts to the most trivial things because they will be on the test.

1.0
5.0
GEOG313
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2015

Natasha is just an overall miserable person, who the hell knows why she has such a poor attitude, but she takes it out on her students which ultimately makes taking any of her classes absolutely miserable! This horrible woman never ever should have become a teacher because shes TERRIBLE! Absolutely the worst teacher I have EVER had! Disgusting.

4.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2015

Green Eating on a Blue Planet is an interesting TSEM. Dr. Fath is a great professor, but expects you to know how to write a paper, which some people do not know how to do. Minimal reading but theres single question quizzes on them frequently. Write an 8 page paper on a topic of your choice at the end. Extremely willing to help you with your paper.

3.0
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TSEM102
Grade: B-
Nov 30, 2015

Very tough grader and expects you to know how to do somethings without being taught. A couple quizzes and tests with a huge research paper at the end of the semester. Refer to Library help and or writing center if having problems

3.0
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TSEM102
Grade: B-
Dec 2, 2015

Dr. Fath is generally a good teacher and seems to be knowledgeable on the topic of "Green Eating on a Blue Planet" but she makes you feel dumb. On the off chance you raise your hand to answer a question you can almost never be correct. She also takes off a lot of points for small mistakes, so you have to be really careful with assignments.

3.0
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TSEM102
Dec 11, 2015

She's definitely knowledgeable about the topic she teaches, but she's very unclear. Very tough grader, will take off a lot of points for just tiny mistakes. If you do actually raise your hand in this class, she will find a way to make your answer wrong. She's very rude also. I would say pick another TSEM if you can.

2.0
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TSEM102
Grade: B+
Jan 28, 2016

Not the worst but take another if you can. I was very interested in the topic beforehand but still could not get interested in the class at all.

1.0
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GEOG101
Grade: C
Apr 22, 2016

She's a very nice lady and performs her job to the best of her ability. English isn't her first language, and this causes some unclear communication with her students. The tests and quizzes are relatively difficult if you're a non-science major. Be sure to read the textbook thoroughly before each quiz or you WILL perform terrible on the quizzes.

2.0
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GEO101
Grade: C-
Apr 29, 2016

She treats this 101 class like a level 400 class... the tests are insane and she grades everything insanely hard. A thing that bugged me is that when she assigns online quizzes, you only have your class time to do it, you don't have until the end of the day to do it like most teachers allow. Do NOT take a class with Fath. Worst decision I've made.

3.0
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GEOG410
Grade: A-
May 16, 2016

A lot of the reviews on here are really harsh... Dr. Fath is a very knowledgable woman but lacks organization and structure. By the end of the semester we had three projects due at once and no one really knew what was going on. She is funny and polite, and always gave me advice/help when I asked. Participation definitely matters!!!

1.0
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TSEM102
Sep 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this Tsem. Dr. Fath made this class nearly impossible. She is very rude and makes you feel worthless and stupid. You could quote something directly from a book and she will some how say it is wrong. No answer is ever good enough. She is a hard grade and takes points off for everything. I received a B but worked insanely hard to get it.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
3.0
4.0
GEOG410
Grade: B
Sep 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

this class is not an easy A... she makes you work for it especially since it's an upper level course. Lots of work and projects. she expects you to participate and keeps track of it as well as attendance. keep up with readings. she is always willing to help and responds quickly to emails. content of class was interesting! really hated BOP project

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
TSEM102
Oct 9, 2016
Would take again

Everyone on here is being so mean and dramatic. In my class, she has not made students feel stupid when they get something wrong (like a lot of people said she does), she actually helps you work to get the correct answer. You don't have to buy the book because there is an online version she posts onto blackboard. Do the readings though!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She isn't an awful professor but you really have to work for your grade. Puts students on he spot repetitively and goes out of her way to make you look stupid. Be aware of her, avoid her if possible.

Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fath's class was awful. Not a lot of writing but she is an extremely tough grader and does not care to offer help. Would not recommend her class to anybody

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
TSEM102
Dec 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Interesting info during lectures, grading criteria is never clear, extremely tough grader, need the textbook, participation is a big part of your grade

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
GEOG451
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very knowledgeable, but the content is extremely boring. Very tough grader. Study guides Dont really help. She isn't too bad, but I wouldn't take her again.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
GEOG410
Grade: B
Mar 30, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Fath is a knowledgable professor who cares about her students as well as teaching. Though some seem to think she is cold toward her students I think it is more of a cultural thing--she is rather pleasant to anyone who participates and comes to class prepared and ready to learn. I recommend taking any course she teaches, you'll learn a lot!

Tough Grader
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: Not sure yet
May 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Fath is a knowledgable professor and teaches an interesting TSEM topic, however she grades the class like an upper level course. A paper that should have been an easy A was graded harder than some of my 300 level courses.

2.0
3.0
TSEM102
Grade: A-
Oct 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She makes participation a grade, then will somehow tell you your answer is wrong, even if it's right. She grades ridiculously hard on stupid things like movie worksheets. She takes off points for not answering the question the way she wants, even if it's not listed in the question. Will never give you a straight answer on anything.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
GEOG102
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Shes a tough grader and you honestly never know what she wants you to know. READ READ READ the textbook (even though she says it goes into more detail than you need to know but then again the study guides dont really help. Tried reaching out to her and she told me that shouldnt be struggling with it so it was of no help. wouldnt want her again.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
GEOG102
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fath is very knowledgeable in world geography. However, she is a tough grader on everything. Her quizzes/exams often have extremely specific (and pointless) questions that are random facts you would never think to study. Her course is a lot of info from a lot of different sources which makes it hard to study effectively. does give EC

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
TSEM102
Grade: B-
Jan 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Natalia Fath is probably the most arrogant of teachers I have had, when doing research she only accepts scholarly information, but claims the NY Times is reliable. The class is an easy B if you try, but she is so rude all the time. The 8 page final paper is nothing as bad as some of the other TSEM classes at towson. ok class but awful teacher.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
GEOG102
Feb 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Has a lot of knowledge of Geography but will expect you to learn it all as well. Be ready for vague study guides that will barely help you, and be ready to learn very small and tedious details.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
TSEM102
May 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Natalia Fath is a terrible professor she is so rude when you ask her questions she never fully answers them. We had to do a rough draft for our paper and she told 1 of my friends why are you writing. You spend the whole semester being confused because of her. She gives do much work and not enough time to do them.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tough Grader
1.0
3.0
TSEM102
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Fath was rude and disrespectful to all students in her class. If she didn't agree with something said in class she would contradict it and at the same time try to make you look stupid in front of the entire class even if it's your opinion. If you asked a question she would snap in a very disrespectful tone and give attitude.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: B
May 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor in Towson. Way too much reading, too many journals due in one week, did not teach anything on how to write. Hard to understand, a horrible grader, doesn't give grades on how well you did, grades on if she likes you or not. You better show up to class or you won't do well. Never gives A's. Generally too much work for a TSEM class

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
TSEM102
Oct 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She talks too much and the class work is pointless. Assigns a research paper but makes us read articles and readings that have nothing to do with our assignment. That time could be used for writing our paper and carrying out the research. Don't take the class because you'll end up doing busy wor

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
GEOG102
Nov 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Her tests are almost impossible to study for since the information on it are small details about things not discussed in class. If you reach out for help, she will just tell you to read the textbook and steer away from what your actual question is. Get ready to take a bunch of notes during lecture, she packs in a lot of information.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
TSEM102
Nov 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She assigns reading every single class except when you watch a documentary (which is only 2 time throughout the semester). Doesn't give enough or little to any notice about when assignments are due. Even when your rubric for you paper is due she still assigns readings to discuss. She is a very hard grader. Doesn't explain directions well at all.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
2.0
TSEM102
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She seems like a nice person but her feedback is rude and not helpful. A common phrase used by her is, "Good effort, but." and then doesn't give you suggestions on how to improve. There is a lot of busy work in this class and I feel that I didn't learn how to write or do research any better. The topic was interesting but she made me dread the class

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I do not suggest anyone to take this professor. She is very rude and degrading. I have always gotten A's in class and had a good relationship with my teachers but she makes it very hard. She gives a lot of work that does not even apply to the course. She is a very harsh grader. I always felt she was judging me and was never comfortable in class.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
GEOG102
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2019
Would take again

Professor was very interested in her field and therefore the class was interesting. I loved her passion and enthusiasm for the material. There's a lot of memorizing countries and places but it is broken up in a helpful way.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
TSEM102
Grade: A-
Apr 15, 2019
Would take again

Readings as hw are easy. Take notes on them bc she will randomly check and grade you on them. Movies and readings are so interesting. Discussions in class are easy because you just have to give your opinion. Easy A up until the 8 page final (not horrible compared to other tsem classes). 2 field trips, 1 interesting, 1 kinda boring

1.0
5.0
GEOG410
May 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Book? Useless. Exams? VERY specific and petty questions that no one knows the answer to. I compared exam 1 scores with other classmates and nearly everyone failed. Ego? High. Class atmosphere? Makes students feel dumb. Do yourself a favor and avoid this professor. Take the course with Dr. Roberge!! You're gonna HARDCORE struggle by taking Dr. Fath.

Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
GEOG410
Grade: B
May 6, 2019
Would take again

TAKE THE FIELD TRIP. You will get so much more out of the class and she will really appreciate the time you took out of your semester. Definitely an unforgettable weekend. In class, her lectures are kind of dry and seem a little rehearsed. Tests are rather difficult. Overall a caring professor if you put in the effort. Definitely recommend.

Respected
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She makes you read a lot of material and sometimes gives work to go a long with it. Dicussion heavy so make sure you participate if you don't she'll make sure you know you don't. You take a couple of field trips which are fun and watch a couple movies. She is a tough grader. If you don't like climate change or agriculture don't take class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
TSEM102
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Had her for TSEM and it wasnt too hard, but NOT an easy A. She is very rude, and unhelpful. If you ask questions or email her she doesnt answer your question and just makes you feel bad about yourself. Class requires a lot of participation but i didnt buy the books and was fine for the most part - can find online.

1.0
5.0
GEOG102
Grade: C+
Nov 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Fath is the worst professor I have taken so far at Towson University. My econ, and even my chemistry class with Bushey have been less difficult than her petty geo class, so that tells you how poor her teaching is. She insensitively gives little to no time on assignments, and the questions are impossible to prepare for. DON'T TAKE HER.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Taken online during COVID. Tough grading, confusing feedback. RUDE questions/feedback in front of the entire class after presentations. I don't think the actual workload is any worse than any other TSEM class. Good luck trying to get a word in on zoom - talks over you and cuts you off (after asking for students to participate).

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
TSEM102
Grade: B-
Nov 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

AVOID HAVING THIS PROFESSOR AT ALL COSTS!!!! Rudest professor ever. I swear every time I had to do an assignment for this class it would ruin my entire week just thinking about it because the awful grades she would give out even though you are absolutely trying your hardest and are usually a very good student.

4.0
3.0
TSEM102
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

I had her for TSEM and really enjoyed it. I would say only take if you're interested in the topic of the class and are willing to participate a lot though. I felt her grading was fair and she gave a lot of helpful feedback on the final paper.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
2.0
2.0
TSEM102
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very rude. I do not think her intentions were to be rude; however, she would ask unfair questions and make you feel dumb if she called on you or you were presenting. Easy class. I did not go to any zoom classes because I did not like her but still got a good grade.

3.0
4.0
GEOG102
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. If you love reading for hours on end this class is for you. All homework and tests are straight out of the textbook. She doesn't really answer questions or teach any new info during lectures so they were useless. Unfortunately, she does take attendance. Quizlet worked wonders :)

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

i honestly can't agree with any of the other reviews about her, she was quite the opposite in my experience. very nice and shared photos and stories of her many traveling trips. the lectures could be boring at times and she always took attendance, but overall she was very nice and accessible! i plan to take another class with her

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
GEOG410
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2022
Would take again

A pretty nice professor. Workload wasnt too crazy for an upper level course. Readings were pretty long sometimes but you can mostly skim and get the same info out of it. The only issue was that the tests felt pretty random (as in some of the questions were small side information from the lecture that you wouldn't expect to be on the test).

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
GEO101
Grade: D+
Jun 16, 2022

This was the hardest class i have ever taken at towson. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. YOU WILL FAIL

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
GEO101
Jun 22, 2022

This class was absolutely terrible, and my mental health was literally destroyed from this short online class. In my 22 years of life I have never taken a more difficult class. I warn everybody to STAY AWAY

Tough grader
Lots of homework
3.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

Definitely lots of reading. Homework is very easy if you do the smart-book assignments first. Tests are somewhat challenging but nothing crazy. Not sure what her in person class is like but her online class is interesting and easy. Definitely would take if you need a core 7/8.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
GEOG102
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2023

I took online Geog, no one participated so it definitely made the class way worse. It felt like she was pulling teeth trying to get students involved. This was not entirely her fault. Other than that the way she taught was not bad. The exams are pretty difficult and went of the book not really the lectures.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

She was such a good grader. You knew what to expect for exams. SO passionate about what she taught and it wasn't boring. Super easy would take her again

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
GEO101
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2023

Very boring lectures and the professor has a heavy accent. The homework is very time consuming but is consistent and due every Sunday night. Study hard for exams! The in-person portion of every exam is important to your grade and won't always follow the study guide. Do the extra credit reading quizzes! Take good notes, you will need them!

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
4.0
5.0
GEOG101
Grade: B
Jan 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Fath is really sweet. Class isn't the most interesting thing in the world but she is very passionate and will answer in detail any questions you have. Lots of opportunity for extra credit and she is a very fair grader. About 8 hours of homework a week. That being said the tests are no joke, study up!

4.0
3.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2024
Would take again

If you're looking for an easy science core, this one's a good option. hw is posted online on Mondays and is due Sunday so there's plenty of time to work on them. She also gives weekly extra credit and study guides for the tests. she does take attendance every class and is a bit hard to reach outside of class. overall not too hard just lots of hw

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2024

All of the work was mcgraw work which is annoying. Lecture heavy with a couple in class assignments, and exams were hard ngl. She was really sweet and passionate about her topic though which is nice.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
GEO101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2024

Very sarcastic when you ask for help, just reads off of slides, and gives terrible lectures learning-wise. Assigns 1 hw assignment a week due on Sunday but is about 80 questions. Overall, I wouldn't take her if you don't have to.

Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
GEOG102
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

The course was homework heavy and most of the assignments were on Achieve/McGraw-Hill platforms, lots of weekly assignments, but manageable. I was confused on the grading criteria and I do wish grades were updated frequently throughout the semester. Dr. Fath was easy to talk to and accessible mainly via email. Would take her again!

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
GEOG101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Every week there is a Magraw hill Smartbook, a homework, and an optional reading quiz but she uses those for extra credit so i recommend to still do them even though they are optional. She posted announcements every week of what that week was going to look like and overall this class was really chill but you definitely gotta stay on top of the hw.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
GEOG410
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2025
Would take again

Great professor and trips were great! It does take hurt to get on her good side and its best for the class when people are enjoying it.

Participation matters
Caring
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