cool class, easy A if you read!

this dude rocks. i've heard that you can actually go drinking with him after the field trip to study aquatic life forms and fossils.

Geology 101 was pretty tough. Lots of reading but it's actually pretty interesting stuff. The 101L class was a lot of fun. It's a lot easier and Paul is a lot of fun.

Best Teacher ever. He is a big Russian who gets so exicited about the subject materals he sweats through his shirt and his tie gets wet. Take every class of his you can, you will not regret it.

this is one russian guy that gets you really thinking about life if you like to know where your roots are from take this class take good notes and you'll be on the way to good fortune book didnt cost much plus his got hilarous videos about DINOSAURS!

This is a very snazy professor. He gets so into what he's teaching, and has personally visited some of the places he talks about. He's very easy to talk to. Class assignments include map worksheets, one project, and midterms, a breeze if you ask me.

Pasha was awesome. The fossils were amazing.

He is a fabulous teacher. He makes the subject matter fun and interesting. The tests are a breeze if you read. He's a very nice guy.

I took Prof. Belasky for Geol 101 & 101L- He's a great teacher! I'd take his class over anyones- Very interested in what he teaches, and tells stories about the places he's been. Gives good notes, and the tests are clear cut. I highly recommend him for any Geology class!!

Belasky was a really cool guy and and as long as you put a little bit of effort, he will reward you for it.

I can't say enough good things about Prof. Belasky. I'm not good at the sciences, but he made it clear and simple enough for me to learn it. He also gives fair tests and keeps you interested. He's great.

Belasky is a really great teacher. He presents materials using different methods so everyone in the class can understand. He is approachable and friendly. He also has a good sense of humor.

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Great class. very fun and interesting.

Prof. B is a good teacher, but he does talk ALOT so it can get pretty boring. But if anything is unclear or you need help, he will definately help you. If you do your work and come to class, its a gauranteed A.

This is tough to say because he's a nice guy and smart too. He has high expectations, and if you botch any one part of the class you'll get a lower grade.You are graded by your peers too so if you're not a great speaker, watch out. Long, long lectures, and he thinks you'll recall later who the Sheik of Iran was in the year 400.Good stories though!

Better study. you will learn a lot.

He is very knowlegable. His test could be tough. But you actually learn thing in this class. Although he doesn't take roll. But attendence will highly effect your grade. Go to class, pay attention to what is he saying, take good notes. You will be getting A.

Mid-way through classes, I would say to take this class. It is hard, interestting for some facts. Mr. Belasky is very clear on lectures and does not copy the textbook. Missing a lecture in this class is not a good idea. All in all, he is one of best professors here.

In rating Mr. Belasky, I have to give him good ratings; he is very clear on lectures, thorough, and intelligent. The class material is very hard unless you have a real interest in subject. Take this class if you like challenges.

Prof. Belasky has to be one of my favorite teachers of all-time. His lectures can be boring sometimes and he goes off topic fairly often, but He is extremely knowledged and he is very understanding. All you have to do is ask and he will help you till you understand the material. Make sure you show up in class and take good notes.

Nice teacher, and so cool, just talk too much about "Russia" where he from!

Excellent course and professor for those with an interest in the world and the places that comprise it; Mr. Belasky is very knowledgable and extremely worldly. There is much to be learned from his lectures, so be sure to attend -- he knows his stuff.

Dr. Belasky is very nice and makes Oceanography very interesting, although we learned more about Geology. There are a lot of lectures, so don't miss a class since the quizzes and midterms are mostly based off of those. Also there is a field trip on a ship that was pretty cool to do. Overall, he's easy as long as you come to class & take good notes.

His class is boring. His tests are hard but if you study then you get what you deserve. The field trip on the boat was hella ghetto but it was okay. This class is worth taking. He is a good teacher.

i like this teacher, i took his lecture class and the lab, but labs are hard. if u attending every lecture, u will do good on midterms. he also talks a lot about where he is from, which is Russia..he speaks russian, like me...but overall i recomend you to take him...

He's hot, but...his tests are really hard..i dont think they have anything to do with each other..but yeah..

Liked very much. He is very into the subjects that he teaches, but somtimes he is a little too political. The mid terms can be a little hard but if you show up, do the maps, and read the book you should be fine.

Go to every class, pay attention to the lectures, do your map exercises, and take him very seriously about studying for the midterms and final. His exams aren't "hard" unless if you really didn't study nor pay attention. You paid for the textbook, so READ IT! You probably don't know as much as you think you do, so the textbook will help you a lot.

I love Prof. Belasky's class. He's very kind and always helpful. His lecturse do get boring, but as long as you take good notes I don't see how you can fail his class. He likes to go on tangents, but they're interesting and are science related. Plus, there's a field trip on a fishing boat that is extremely AWESOME. It's my favorite class! :)

I took the hybrid class, meaning I rarely saw Prof Belasky because he was in charge of the online portion. However, I would say taking the hybrid class is the best bet for non-earth science majors. The tests were okay, the scores are curved, and if you keep up with the online assignments you should get a good grade in that portion of the class.

Brilliant! Love his passion for all geology subjects. Best professor I've had at Ohlone.

Easily one of the best teachers on campus. He loves the subject, and it really shows in his lectures. Yes, he expects a lot from his students, so be prepared to work in his class. Especially if you're in the lab class. Just a tip: form a study group. It really helped me.

Professor Belasky is really intelligent and knowledgeable in many subjects, but he tends to go off on tangents and his lectures feel like they drone on for hours at times. He spends a ridiculously long time talking about Russia.

A teacher that shows great passion and knowledge in this subject. He will expect something from his students so be responsible! Geting an A isn't that hard, just follow the instructions and do what's on the schedule. He is extremely helpful and is willing to answer questions.

Belasky is a pretty cool dude. You can just tell that his passion for science's is very high through his lectures (though they can be very boring). He's willing to help you anyway he can, as long as you ask him ahead of time. The test are a little hard. The only way you can fail is if you don't go to lecture, and or, fail to study the material.

First off... This is the second of his classes I have taken and I REALLY enjoyed both of them. Getting an A is really easy to accomplish: just do EXACTLY what he tells you to and you will do fine. Tests are Scantron/multiple choice but can be worded weird so just study your notes and go to class.

Dr. Belasky's great. He's very helpful if you email him or speak to him in person. He's also a supporter of athletes, in case you need to do a makeup exam, etc. His lectures are easy to engage in, and so are the videos he shows, however, he does get mad if you sleep during the video! There's also a class field trip that is a part of your grade.

I have taken two classes with Mr. Belasky and have really enjoyed them both and I walked away knowing more about the topics we learned. I love his lectures because he spends EVERY minute to teach you about something, including his personal experiences, which are always interesting. He has seen a lot in his years and knows a little about everything!

I took his oceanography class during my last semester, and I wish I had taken more of his classes. His lectures are very interesting, though sometimes he gets sidetracked (once he tried to explain russian bear circus). Not recommended if you like to coast by, or if you don't like straight lecture (very little discussion). One of the best at Ohlone!

I thought this class would be much easier than it is. I studied really hard, read the book and lecture notes and still do not do well. I'm surprised at the good ratings I've read on here.

He's a former UCLA professor and teaches the class like a university professor. The only negative I can think of is that my lab partners were idiots. His lectures are interesting, he's very knowledgeable about what's he's teaching, and he's very passionate about science. Don't take his classes if you won't be paying attention.

Cool professor and interesting class. Material can definitely be a bit hard with as many facts as there are to remember, however, if you take good notes and study well, you should do fine.

I took his Paleontology class and lab and they were pretty interesting. His class is mainly lectures with ppts and some videos. He gives two midterms and a finals and quizes on videos. The professor himself isn't too hard but not easy either, I'd say he seems hard cause the subject itself is hard. But his classes are very interesting and fun.

Belasky is a super nice Russian man and a guy who has amazing stories about his very interesting life BUT he sure knows how to rant forever and to go off on tangents about things that don't have anything to do with his class. It was difficult to keep up, and difficult to stay awake. Be aware of this going in to Oceanography!

Highly recommend his Paleontology class! He makes his lectures very interesting and relevant by adding in his own life experiences and stories rather than just constantly talking at you. He obviously cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Come to class, take notes, pay attention & you'll do fine.

Very interesting to listen to, you can tell he is very passionate about this topic. Luckily, I got an A but only because I studied hard. He'll do unannounced quizzes though, so make sure to attend. And TAKE NOTES, TAKE NOTES, TAKE NOTES. If you take good notes, you will do good in this class. And also don't be afraid to ask him questions.

I took paleontology and dinos at Ohlone Colllege in the early afternoon. Let me tell you this guy is inspirational. You can see the passion for his field and craft in his eyes. I loved every minute of this class. He takes learning seriously so this class isn't for slackers. He takes it personally if you underperform and it drove me to do my best.

A great professor with a broad knowledge in history, culture, and modern events. I really enjoyed this class and learned a lot of world geography and culture.

Geog of the world. Very interesting class. Extremely knowledgeable prof. Take good notes. Tests are maps based on in-class and homework exercises and multiple choice. Study the maps and your notes the most and you will do really well. Reading the book is helpful but skimming it with really good class notes is fine too. I recommend him. Soo smart.

Extremely knowledgeable prof. Want to learn about the world? Take him. Read the book but MOST IMPORTANTLY Take notes Take notes and Take notes. Ask questions because he's very thorough. Talks for days but very interesting. Study maps super important. Maps + notes + reading A+

The most interesting class I have probably ever taken in my life! He knows everything about the world and it's amazing. It does help to have some geographic literacy from the beginning, but the map exercises that he gives out every few weeks are super helpful for the learning process. He's also always willing to help and answer students' questions.

Very informative teacher, clearly passionate about the subject! However, the class itself is SO difficult. The class now has about 15 people max. Labs are extremely difficult. Prepare to read - the tests all come from the book - the lectures are just to cover the labs. Grading scale is whack - but class is worth it!

One of the brightest professors ever! If you do the work and want to learn getting an A is not a problem. Awesome opportunity to learn about our planet! So fun I wish I had time to take it again...

Paul was the best teacher. He was so nice and his lectures were awesome. I learn by storytelling and I loved his stories. Awesome guy.

Read the text! If you read and pay attention during the lectures and lab, the tests and quizzes are very manageable. Exams are long, but the questions are not hard. Labs are a bit tough, so pay attention to prelab lecture. Transition to remote instruction was rough at first, but was very smooth for the rest of the semester. He's a great professor!

Professor Belasky is definitely a tough grader but it doesn't mean the class is impossible. As long as you participate in lecture and lab, this class is manageable. Taking notes and doing readings are mandatory!

Dr. Belasky is a nice guy. He goes on different side tangents in His lecture be his lecture are prey through. Do the reading and the My Pearson Lab, and youll be fine.

Took geology and oceanography and absolutely loved both. Loved his insight on the material and seemed relatively passionate about everything we worked on. The work load was never too heavy and was easy enough. Shoutout Belasky Fr.

Comes ready to have a good time and to teach. You will really feel like you're learning from one of the greats(SPAA), because you will be. Taken every single course he offered. Come ready to learn, always show up, and have some patience. There are 3 people who have prepared me for the world; Prof. Belasky sits right next to Prof. Rahman on that.

All the people on here not liking Belasky are straight up loosers minus an o. Professor Belasky is legit the bees knees. Fair grader, amazing lecturer. Has a refined slide deck and presents the best material. You would never learn about snowball earth, or about the nitty gritty story behind the burning of the library of Alexandria w/o Prof. Belasky

Belasky's classes take work, but the complaints are people salty about their grades. The exams can be very dense but it is a STEM course, it's supposed to be challenging. He has tutoring options for the class so that is on students for not utilzing it.

Nice professor but somewhat tough grader. As long as you read the textbook and attend lectures you will be good.

Professor Belasky is knowledgeable, but his classes can be challenging. Attend lectures, do readings, and use resources like unstuckstudy to stay on top of the material. The labs are tough, so be prepared.