Dr. Coch can be a dynamic and exciting instructor whose lectures are informative and fascinating. My only criticism is that he tends to treat the students like little children, and that his jokes can sometimes be a little cutting and sound mean-spirited.

He is a good teacher, but hard.

His tests can be difficult but they're fair and not on anything he doesn't cover in class. He HATES people who talk or leave and loves the ones that ask questions. If you show interest in the subject, you should do fine.

Dr. Coch is a great teacher! Not always understandable, but just ask questions and get your answers. Intimidating, but approachable. You'll never want to live near the shore for the "nice view" after taking this course! HURRICANES RULE!

Hard class...REads from the textbook...Hard tests..DOnt Take unless you are interested in geohazards. Its not an easy A..

Very difficult, but extremely helpful and willing to guide you if you have problems with the material.He is a difficult test giver and even if you studied, it is hard to get a good grade. If you can, P/NC the class if you dont want to affect your good GPA

He is not as bad as everyone makes him seem...If you go to class, listen, and read the book you should do fine...The material is interesting if you just give it a chance...Also his tests aren't that bad if you study...My final grade was an A.

Definitely a hard class yet he is a fair grader and there is no way you can get lost with his work if you go to class and read the book. Anyone who complained can't value a good education; just look at their grammer and spelling. Not too credible

Wasn't in his class this year, but he's a great teacher! Sarcastic and intimidating, but very approachable and encouraging. Read the book, do your best, and learn. I didn't get an A (tests can be hard), but loved class. Enjoy this tornado of a ride lol!

Had him for a graduate course in sedimentology. He's a great guy and believes in field trips and labs. I love that about him. It would be better if he taught more, and did less reading form the book!

One of the best lecturers I've ever had. Very interesting with a sarc. sense of humor. Loved the class so much that I took sedimentology with him. Tests are challenging but based on lecture and book. You must be a dedicated student to do well.

You sure won't want to live near the ocean for a nice view again! Take the class! You'll learn a lot. Great professor.

If you read the text and go to class you will do well..I P/NC the class because I didn't do to well on the first test and i did okay on the other two. I asked him at the end of the sesmester what i would have got if i didn't p/nc and he said a B becasue I came to every class and made an effort.

Great professor. A ton of fun and knows everything about his field. Study well and you won't have a problem. Class is a ton of fun too.

very funny and very intersting class to take. If you dont study you will not do well. If you show up and listen in class you really dont have to study.easy B+ class

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I loved his class. he was funny and he knows his stuff! he provides interestin stories and clever analogies. he wasnt that hard either. maybe its cause i like this kinda stuff. make sure you read the text book!

I took a class with him on Environmental Hazards. He's on a committee for hurricane disaster planning. He was like, "While you guys are going to the beach, I'm trying to figure out if you'll have enough Port-a-Potties in a shelter!" Great guy, fun and easy to understand (well, if you love the subject, which I do, that helps too). So what if he reads out of his own book? IT'S A GOOD BOOK! He doesn't give lessons about himself, he teaches Geology. He's good at it. I highly recommend him.

he was great and funny and is very inteligent. he really knows a lot and was a main character on a discovery chanel documentary. but make sure you attend class and read the tex book that he made himself.

Don't listen to the comments below. Prof. Coch is one the best lecuring professors I've ever had.The material is clear.The tests are based on how much effort you put forth into the course.The content is relevent to everyday life and interesting if you apply to yourself and the world in which you live.A class that will keep your attention -- enjoy

This class was awsome. Those of you who did poorly was because you didn't try. He could not have been any clearer. His exams were tricky, but all you have to do is read the text book, which btw he wrote.

Coch's exams are not the easiest (although they are multiple choice) but he is a very knowledgeable, interesting professor and I would highly recommend taking a class with him. If you actually study for the tests they're not that bad...

His lectures are amazing. He makes geology to sound real to you.

He explains everything. you have to read the textbook. his tests are HARD. he gives 3 exams. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!

This is an amazing man. His lectures are a lot of fun and keep you awake. I've learned so much from this class its incredible. No professor has ever kept my attention like he has. His tests are indeed hard, but if you actually study and attend every class then you will pass.If you want to learn something, take this class.He knows his stuff.

Most likely, your GPA will drop if you take this class.

What a character

Don't listen to the comments of lazy people. Judge for yourself. Prof. Coch is one the best lecuring professors I've ever had. The material is clear.The tests are based on how much effort you put forth into the course.The content is relevent to everyday life and very interesting. A class that will keep you interested long after it's over-- enjoy

he is a good professor and he really wants to help students.there are 3 exams but so difficult the average grade is 54!

His test is a bit on the hard side. But overall good professor. He really knows his stuff. Just have to study for his test to do well

Relatively interesting, his goal is to make everyone fear for their lives...very tough tests but if you read the book (and graphs and case studies) you can get a solid grade

gives 3 exams attendance counts use the book a lot if you are nice and study a lottt you'll do well

He is a great professor who is very knowledgable and is very interesting to converse with. I had a hard time with the material, but i guess that was my own thing.

I had this guy for a professor in like 95 or 96. You won't be bored. He wrote his own text books. He loves this stuff. My grade wasn't great. I should've studied more. Take a class with him and enjoy it. It's hard to find a teacher/ professor so into what they teach year after year. You can catch him on tv being used as a local storm expert.

I had him for Natural Disasters and it was a hard yet very interesting course. His tests are hard. This course set me up really well for Geology 101. He is a great professor, that is if you want to learn. Highly Recommended

good professor but just extremely hard tests...the final was impossible!

He was a very good prof. the tests were hard but if you read the textbook you should do fine, make sure you ask alot of questions so he knows you and your grade will go uppp!

As long as you listen to his lectures and take notes, you're fine. His tests are really straight-forward, everything's from the book so just read the book, read the notes, and listen in the class.

I came into this class ready to learn and do my best. I came to class everyday, read all the chapters, took notes, participated, and studied for all the tests. In the end I got a D. Bottom line this class will destroy your GPA and it's proven. On the college course evaluation it has all the grades. These people aren't lying.

WOW! SUPER HARD PROF, BOASTS THAT THE CLASS AVERAGE HAS BEEN A 50-55 FOR 40 YRS....DNT TAKE HIS CLASS IT WILL MESS UP UR GPA....OTHER THAN THAT THOUGH HIS CLASS IS PRETTY INTERESTING AND HES VERY KNOWLEDGABLE AND ENTERTAINING BUT WOW ITS TOO HARD AND SO IT TAKES AWAY FROM THE CLASS...STAYYYY AWAY I HAD TO P/NC IT AND IT WAS A DREADFUL CLASSSS

Took Coch for Oceanography & for Natural Disasters. Absolutely loved his lectures. As much as I loved this class it was one of the hardest I've ever taken. Even if you take great notes & read the textbook cover to cover, the tests are still very hard. If this is your area of interest, I say go for it. If you just need a filler class, steer clear!

Interesting class,great professor.Lectures are oral but if you do your reading at home, take notes, and ask questions and you?ll be fine. Exams are not excessively hard if you study. He answered any questions you may have.He's a fair grader. He will factor effort into your grade. For everyone who complains it?s too hard:deal with it, it?s college.

Very interesting class. The teacher is the top of his field. Many did find that his tests were hard, but if you are a participating student, he will give you a higher grade at the end of the day. If you are absent it is ok because most everything from class is from the book (that he wrote) but dont miss class too often.

Great professor! The class itself is not so easy, it makes you think. Gives you a fair grade at the end of the semester. The tests can be hard - so you have to study.

Informative and interesting class, especially after Hurricane Sandy hit. Grade is based completely on 2 Midterms and a Final exam. Just pay attention to the lectures and skim through the textbook (which he wrote) and you'll get an A.

When I first took the class I received a C but that was because I was honestly slacking throughout the semester. When I took this class a second time, I received an A. As a student, you have to make sure Coch knows your name! Participation is a major key factor in making sure you receive a great grade. I loved this class. It made me strong.

If you truly care to understand geologic processes Dr. Coch is one of the best. His tests are tough if you do not take notes during lecture. NOTES ARE ESSENTIAL!!! Be active during classes. Raise your hand and show that you are there to learn. Participation matters. Will take again!

Coch is an excellent professor and geologist. One of the best there is. If you don't slack off, put in the effort, and do the work, you should be fine.

Great class.