whatever your major, you'll think about changing it to his department!!

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He's a great guy

Challenging, but very entertaining!

He's so hot he's on fire!!!!

sexy, sexy, sexy!!!!with a capital S!!!!!

Great guy...tests are okay...excellent speaker...keeps you focused and wanting to come back to class!

One of the best classes I have ever taken!! He definitly keeps you awake and it was always interesting to see what was going to happen next.

He's a really nice guy and is a dynamic speaker. Loved the class. He still says hi to me on campus and asks about my major and my classes. Very approachable.

He is an awesome teacher, if you pay attention you will learn A Lot from him. Including NOT to Live in the Flood Plain! :-D He is an awesome teacher all around. Expect to do work, but it is all worth it. Don't ever fall asleep either!

Stud Muffin with a Brain!

As a non-traditional student I find Professor Burkhart's lectures geared more towards the younger generation. With this said, I think I would get more out of his lectures if he would not treat all the class as if we were all teenagers.

This guy teaches towards EVERYONE. He gets students involved by grabbing their attention! Very smart man and wants you to learn something even if you don't want to. This class will leave you to be a better person not only for urself but for the enviro.

Dr. Burkhart is a great teacher. he is interesting and fun. He is also blindingly attractive. I had a hard time focusing on class because he is just so hot!

do not build your house ON A FLOOD PLAIN!!! Best class I have ever taken. If i could take it again I would. Burkhart is the MAN!!

He will sing "Drove my Chevy to the levy but the levy was dry..." He keeps things interesting. Excellent Prof.

I took the class my 1st sem. fresh. yr. and had a D right before finals so i dropped it. I just retook it and found that attending class is helpful and just study. he curves a lot, so its easy to get at least a B

Great Class, Great Professor.

He is the best teacher in the world!!!!!!!I think his classes are GREAT!

we get to watch dr. suess. he's a good time. kinda hard- get someone else's test who had him before and use them as study guides. class is generally fun. hes not afraid to say what he thinks and be politically incorrect. i admire his character.

this man will make you**** your pants. he's hilarious, serious, and truly cares about the students. he dosen't have an attendance policy, but i never missed a class b/c you never know what might happen in his class! take this guy!!!

DR. BURKHART IS A VERY PASSIONATE PROFESSOR AND I WOULD LOVE OT HAVE HIM FOR EVERY SCIENCE CLASS.

i love it.. i want to change majors b/c of him.. he's a phenomonal teacher.. definitely recommend him and GO TO CLASS..it's your grade..

I had a horrible experience with physical geology but i needed another science so I took env. geology and Burkhart made me realize that geology didnt have to be terrible. He keeps your attention and wants you to learn. I enjoyed his class a lot and did very well. Take him

One of the best teachers I ever had. If you study you will do well. He is very fun and interesting and he cares about his students

burkhart is effing amazing. i almost didn't give two sh*ts about environmental geology before taking the class, but his passion for the subject intrigued me beyond belief. take this class.

Very scary the first few weeks. I almost dropped out. But once you get past that point he is a pretty nice guy. Very willing to help you understand the material. Much different in his office than he is in the classroom

Dude is nuts. He's a heck of a good professor though. Really wants students to learn something about life rather than just learn the material in the books. Really cool guy with good stories.

The stuff that was taught in this class shouldn't just be for general knowledge, but should be looked at as a life lesson for anybody who is passionate about the world they live in. Dr. B is a wonderful prof whom I would recommend to anyone needing a science to fill a block.

Teacher was extremely passionate about what he was teaching.. could be very intense at times.

Easy if you go to every class, take notes on videos, and read assignment. He will ask questions like, "What song did I sing in class?" to catch those who weren't in class. All questions on stories are written by past students not him. Easy A if you GO TO CLASS!!!!!!!!!! PS. Don't sleep or talk to others during class or he blows up.

Dr. Burkhart looks like a wizard.

Class was interesting. She was a bit crazy, but loved what he taught. Wasn't a hard class, as long as you went and took notes. Tests were pretty easy; they came from his lectures. Really enjoyed his class because he made it fun. You will laugh alot so be prepared!! JUST DON'T SLEEP!!! He will come and slam on your desk.

"DON'T LIVE ON THE FLOOD PLAN!" "THE POPULATION IS GROWING EXPONENTIALLY!!!" i remember screaming burkhart quote while studying for tests. the crazy hippy is the reason i went into environmental studies

His huge personality made an otherwise boring subject and enjoyable class. If you don't pay attention he will "fillet you!!!!" but with moderate work and attention you're getting at least a B if not an A.

Environmental Geology is my favorite class that I've taken at SRU.

very sweet man, always willing to help you if you need it. he is crazy, funny and really nice. make sure you take notes and go to every class. Make sure you dont sleep...he eats people who sleep in his class. Also dude looks like a hippy, wizard, cowboy all in one...i have no clue!

He's very scary at first... but the tests were pretty easy, as long as you came to class. He tries to throw random stuff into the discussion and then quiz you on it to make sure you came that day. He may seem unapproachable in class, but he's actually a nice guy

Never read the book, but still did fine. I did heavily skim the novel though. Go to class and you'll be fine.

You will do well on the tests by studying your notes.If you miss a class get the notes from someone, notes are the best way to study for his tests.Very interesting class, extremely interesting teacher.Easy 10 pt worksheets and easy 10 pt quizes. Take notes when you watch videos. He curves your grade.Easy B, not too hard to get an A,just study notes

You will do well on the tests by studying your notes.If you miss a class get the notes from someone, notes are the best way to study for his tests.Very interesting class, extremely interesting teacher.Easy 10 pt worksheets and easy 10 pt quizes. Take notes when you watch videos. He curves your grade.Easy B, not too hard to get an A,just study notes

Dr. B is an excellent teacher. I highly recommend him to anyone. I do recommend that if you take his class in a lecture hall, to sit close to the front because he sometimes whispers and you can't hear him at all if you sit back. Also, DON'T SLEEP IN THAT CLASS! He will have someone around you nudge you to wake you up then scream at you!

best teacher i've ever had

best teacher i've ever had

He is a great professor. He makes the class very interesting and makes the students learn the information.

Really funny but you got to really think in his class

Probably the best prof I have ever had. those who act like students (i know, a new concept for some) usually do fine, and he is an awesome dude if you just go talk to him.

Dr. Burkhart was very helpful with anything that anyone needed. I missed some quizzes and he let me make them up. As an advisior, he didn't help with scheduling classes but helped with some personal problems. The class itself was interesting and made me think, but it kind of scared me when he yelled. All in all a good class.

DR. B IS AN AWESOME GUY. VERY KNOWLEDGABLE. TALKS ABOUT A WIDE RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS. ALL HE EXPECTS IS YOUR ATTENTION, RESPECT, AND EFFORT TOWARDS YOUR GRADE. HIS CLASS IS HELPFUL AND INTERESTING AND ENTERTAINING!!!!!!

Dr. Burkhart is the man. The fact that he won't baby students is an admirable trait, one that more professors need to acquire. I firmly believe that when he says his class will help you save money and your life in the future, not to mention the future of our planet, it is true. So take him for any class he teaches and learn something.

come to class take notes and study. I though i was falling but he curves and what i had and he two different things.

Insanely intelligent, passionate about the Earth, wickedly cool, and an all around awesome professor. He can be intimidating at first, but as long as you're not part of the lazy ass goof off group, you'll do very well in his class and enjoy what he has to say.

This guy has passion. He makes education exciting, he loves people and the earth. He EXPECTS you to follow direction. Show up, do the work and get an A. The workload for this course is manageable and he gives you every opportunity to succeed. I wish there were more Profs like him. He cares! Shiny Happy People learning to care for our earth!

Helpful if you need it. yells a lot almost had a B tests are very hard quizes easy their are only three test pay attention and take notes read the stories you'll be fine.

This is a very good teacher and does not take nonsense from NOBODY! he really loves the environment and he will try to make you love it too(happy shiny ppl holding hands!!lol)!! The class is really challenging but its nice! and DO NOT MISS CLASS BECAUSE YOU WILL PAY FOR IT IN THE QUIZ AND EXAMS!!

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, GO TO CLASS AND THE SI SESSIONS AND YOU WILL HAVE AN A!!!no jokes!

I really enjoyed his class! I learned alot from him. You have to attend class, take notes and study HARD, but if you do all those things you are more than likely to get a good grade in the class. He does yell alot but he wants to get his point across. If you really pay attention you will do fine. It is not a sluff off class. Make an effort!

Honestly, i hated this man so much during every single class, but now that the class is almost over i really do respect him. he loves his job and does a really good job of making an impact on his students. he is scary at times but study, go to class, and follow directions and your at least given a B in this class.

Worst professor I've ever had. I studied, read my books, took notes, and didn't miss a class and I still got a D. Ive never had a D in my life. He gives his opinions too much and teaches us different stuff than whats on his tests and quizzes. DONT TAKE THIS CLASS!

he is a great guy to listen to and always keeps our attention. plus he will always help you if you need it

Burkhart is a tough teacher and attendance isnt mandatory but if you want to pass, id make sure you were there. quizzez and tests are all on notes so study those really well and youll do fine. He does yell alot but hes very passionate about his work. He seems mean but hes not. Pay attention and take notes on every video and story he tells you!

While his class was a hard one, i did actually enjoy it. I had him my first semester at SRU and his mix between scaring the**** out of me (I sat in the second row) and his humor really gave me something to look forward to. He's a great guy in and out of class.

Burkhart is the man! He really cares about the environment, and gets his class to care too. Don't be scared of him, he is very funny most of the time! I think everyone should take his class if they want to learn about the earth.

Dr. Burkhart is pationate about what he knows. Some may think he yells just to yell but it is only because he is trying to make his students more aware of how we affect our world. Excellent professor!

Good teacher, very opinionated. Hard class. Write down exactly what he says and read the "maple syrup". Not a lot of notes, but you need to know everything he says. Scary professor at first, but a cool guy.Go talk to him during office hours. Go to tutoring. It helps a lot. Honestly, I loved this class. It helped me decide on a major.

He is very passionate about what he does! Take notes and listen carefully! Do exactly what he says and you will succeed! Otherwise, you will fail very quickly!

I love Dr. B!! No interest in EGEO before this class, but Dr. B is entertaining! He's a crazy man who is very opinionated, but he will not **** you! Need the maple syrup to pass the class. Attendance isn't mandatory, but go to class. Tests mostly on notes; study those and you'll be good. Read what he tells you to. Entertaining stories! Funny gu

This cat is great! Loves his work and very easy on the eyes. His class is hard. But you learn so much and have fun taking on the challanges. He should California where I'd bet he'd shine at UCB!

Easy A if you go to class, take notes, and read over them before the test. All there is to it. But this guy sucks. Spends half of lecture time telling you how dumb you are (meanwhile he doesn't know the difference between lose and loose).

Dude isn't as much of a hard ass as ppl mkake him out to be. just pay attention and he tells you evrything u need to know. READ CONTROL OF NATURE! tests are mostly from this book and lectures. also go 2 supplemental instruction (that teachers cool anyway). Read, study, get an A

You can really learn a lot from this guy. He comes off like a jerk sometimes but you can tell its in good faith. The most interesting lectures I've had even though it was a freshman level class I was taking as a junior. If your interested in the subject he's always happy to talk about it. Take it if you have the chance.

I took Environmental Geology with him at the helm this semester. This class was probably the greatest class I've ever had. He's a great teacher who actually gives a**** about what he's teaching. This class is an easy recommendation if you're willing to go to class and take notes.

At first I found this class very difficult for being a 100 level class, but then I just started studying my notes before class started each period because he gives pop quizzes so be ready! He is a great prof and you will learn a lot, not only about environmental geo, but he will teach you many life lessons and tell you stories that are memorable.

Don't take the man so seriously, he act the way he does for a reason. Realize that everything he does has meaning, it like a play. He's a good professor, while I don't share all his political views, he does make you make you think critically. I think that should be the objective of all professors. Take his course, just don't take him so seriously.

I thinkhe is a great professor. Take notes, be prepared for quizzes and showup for class. Also take advantage of the tutoring that is made available. He really cares about the planet and it shows with his enthuisam

This professor will seem obnoxious at first and still will be later on but he will grow on you. Make sure you listen to him in class. Attendance is mandatory and take notes. Make sure you buy a new textbook because used ones might have required worksheets torn out. And one last thing........Staple your papers before turning them in!!!!!

He is awesome!! I have no interest in science what so ever and i absolutely loved this class. If someone did not do good they are lazy. He tells stories which actually teach you the information. I would recommend him 100 percent!

He Rocks! He's one of the best teachers I have ever had. he knows his stuff and is great both in/out of classroom. He cares not only about his teaching material but also about the students. I would suggest him to the end of the earth! HE ROCKS!

Make sure you pay attention the first week and study the notes. I started off bad because i didn't look at the notes. He has quizzes fairly often the first half of the semester but then they are less frequent. There is a group tutor for this class that he tells everyone about, GO TO HIM!! He tells you everything you'll need to know. Recomend Dr. B

He is a very passionate man, he really cares about what he teaches AND he cares about his students. Meet with him if you are confused, read the book, use the maple syrup and take notes! He is not as intimidating as you think! He will do everything he can to help you succeed. This is not an easy class, you aren't in elementary school anymore.:)

Burkhart is incredibly passionate about his subject and about education in general. His class and lab are not difficult, but you must show up, take notes and pay attention to get a high grade. He's intimidating at first, but he seemed like a great guy once you get settled in class.

Dr. Burkhart is a great professor and knows what he's talking about but you MUST attend class to achieve a high grade. Pop Quizzes once a week and you need to buy the book for the worksheets. Preferably a new book so they pages aren't ripped out. He's a great professor you just have to attend class to get a good grade. Attendance isn't mandatory

Dr. Burkhart is one of the best professors I have had the chance of taking at Slippery Rock. He is so passionate about his work and he teaches you how geology applies to everyday life. The textbook is very helpful so I would highly suggest purchasing it. Go to class.. it will pay off!!

Dr. Burkhart is one of the best professors I've had at SRU. He has such a passion for the world and for teaching. He is both entertaining, yet he expects you to be prepared and ready to learn. Read the book, attend class, take good notes, and study hard for his exams.

If you fail Dr. B's class, you are likely to fail at life in general. Dr. B holds his students accountable and treats you as the adult you should be. Focus on the message not the method, LISTEN to what the man is saying. By far the most amazing professor on campus. He also offers a tutorial taught by a former student. GO! It's worth it!

Dr. B is an amazing professor who really cares about his students. He may come off intimidating at first, just get to know him and he will help you out where needed. Make sure to attend every class and participate. Write down anything he says, and when I say anything, I mean anything and everything because it may show up on the exam/pop quiz!

Love him, Tough grader. Work hard and you will receive the grade you deserve. Amazing class to learn all about life and the amazing planet.

Dr. Burkhart really opened my eyes up about the world and the environment. He treats his students like they are adults (which he should). Honestly, if you just show up, take notes, and read the assigned texts, you will be fine. You are in college, expect professors to be different from high school. I would recommend Dr. Burkhart. Very passionate.

Definitely a unique experience. Lectured a lot, but was always pretty easy to listen to. Tests weren't easy, and there were pop quizzes almost every week, but I learned a lot.

Very tough grader, but very passionate. You will learn a lot. He is very intense at first but give him time and go to his office and make a personal connection with him, you'll see he is a really nice guy.

Really loves his job and cares about the earth extremely

Extremely passionate, cares about students, strict but honest.

Dr. Burkhart has a polarizing personality, that is a self-descriptive term. He is not for everyone but his lectures and attitude were amazing. He is probably my favorite professor I have ever taken in my entire time at SRU. I am not even a Science major and I am going to continue to take his classes. Highly Recommend

Dr B comes off very tough, but hes one of the best professors Ive ever had here at Slip. If you actually go to his office hours and talk with him, hes a genuinely good guy. I did my work and he helped where it was needed but he didnt hand it to me. Work for it, but worth it.

Dr Bs class was the highlight of my semester. Hes tough but hard work pays off. He loves this planet and wants you to as well. Lots of pop quizzes, so show up. Tests are hard. Amazing lectures. Took me on a trip w/ a different class to show me what geologists do. Super caring and considerate. Once in a lifetime experience. Ill miss his class.

Very passionate about the planet. He tries to drive home concepts and ideas. If you come to class and pay attention you will do well. Read assignments and do the homework. There is a quiz or homework due once a week, usually Thursday. Exams were a lot harder than they needed to be and you have to study some. The curve is VERY heavy. Easy B if not A

Youre going to hear horror stories about this guy, but believe me when I tell you: you have NOTHING to worry about. Its a 100 level class, his grading scale gives Bs into the 70% range. Dont skip class, take decent notes, listen to his lectures. I wasnt a diligent student, still got out with a high B. Hes a really cool guy if youre respectful

Burkhart is either lobed or hated. He speaks loudly and is very dramatic and bold, this is what makes him fun. He tells the truth, wont sugar coat. Hes blunt and will teach you SO much. I look up to him. Hes opened my eyes to many truths of the world. Just make sure you put your phone away in class and STUDY WHAT HE TELLS YOU TO STUDY

Dr. Burkhart gets judged on his teaching style rather than him as a person, which is why he gets bad ratings. If you talk to him one-on-one or go to his office hours, he is extremely helpful and willing to do anything he can to help you succeed. He continuously says in his lectures that he is our buddy and wants us to succeed. That is not a lie.

Burkhart is a very misunderstood professor to many students here. You either hate him or love him. Burkhart is extremely passionate about the world, and his lectures show it. (though sometimes they can ramble) Big negative about the course is the lack of D2L AT ALL and expensive but necessary textbook. He truly cares about your success, in the end.

One of the best teachers at the slipper rock. Learnt the most in his classes. Yes they were hard but you actually learn stuff. Definitely worth my time and money would take his classes 100x over

DR. Burkhart once stayed an hour after the class ended because I got out of my internship late. He taught me all of the material from class and I couldnt have been more grateful. He even made sure I understood it before he left and our class was his last class of the day. The material wasnt always easy but he really works with you. Great prof!!!

Dr. Burkhart is not for the faint hearted. He is not afraid to call you out in front of a hundred people. He is also an extremely passionate professor. He comes off as a savage because he cares about our planet. His classes aren't easy, but you will learn a lot from him. If you are going for an easy class, don't take him. He is a great guy.

Dr. Burkhart is respected nation wide.

One of the best