Great teacher - bit difficult, but knows her stuff and is organized while teaching. Sucks that she got pregnant and had to stop teaching my Oceanography class. I would rather have her than that Salmun idiot.

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she has little respect for her students and if geology was not a required science- she would not have a job.

Pro.Rutberg is one of the Geography Department’s Best assets. Idiots only filling requirements can’t appreciate her contribution. You'd hate it too if you taught a class with 300 sniveling morons who don't give a crap. If you Like Geography Taking her is a must!

she is hard but speaks coherently and conveys the information in digestable doses. the information is interesting and going to lecture is a must for success. i took it as a requirement and walked away with an appreciation for geology. i got a b+.

I found her lectures interesting.Her tests yes are challenging-somewhat hard, but u have to read the text and make outlines!Make the effort!You will not pass if you do not read the text and take notes.A "B" is very achievable.Stop complaining and hit the books!

I have never had a teacher make a boring topic like this seem soooo interesting!! I actually wanted to major in Geology after taking this class but after taking a few more geo classes, I realized that it was just her that made it interesting. I wish all teachers had the teaching capibilities and passion that she has! She is truly amazing

It's up to you to make the necessary effort. She is very descriptive and slows down if you ask her to. She is very fair and tells others to stop talking during her lectures. She always loves when students ask hard questions. Just stay focused and you'll manage. Very few get A's, but I believe that I have learned so much despite doing bad on exams.

This class was challenging but her lectures made the topic much easier to grasp. Showing up for lectures is important-alot of people didn't do well because they never showed up for class. She's very fair and she explains how to get a decent grade on her syllabus. Take her class seriously and you'll do alright.

Professor Rutberg is the best teacher I've had so far at Hunter. She is tough only because she has very high expectations of her students, but she is very helpful if you have questions or need to see her during her office hours. She inspired me so much & increased my interest in geol, & I am looking forward to taking an advanced course with her.

to be honest, her tests are very hard...they are extremely detailed and not that easy to pass...her lectures are boring..but shes not a bad person..if youre having trouble, go talk to her..shes understanding...just study really hard for the tests and pay attention to what she says in the lectures and hopefully youll at least pass the tests

She certainly goes quickly, but she wants people to earn their grades and not just slip by. Her tests are difficult but if you study, you will do well: simple as that. Also, she is very willing to help students.

If you can't teach yourself from the text, don't take her. The lectures are not as clear & precise as she expects your test answers to be, so you'll be teaching yourself alot. She expects 300 level effort & quality in your work. I did enjoy her & the class tho...she's quite insightful. Truly worth it for those interested in pgeog or climate issues.

The material taught she appeared to have great interest in which made it more interesting for the class. This is a 300-level class, the pace and examinations reflected such. Her personal research brought greater insight to the class. The class is only difficult if you don't put in the effort

Only lazy students who don't know hard work could fail her. Dr Rutberg is very fair and clear in explaining material. She is super concise and thorough and is extremely knowledgable in her field...maybe too smart for a 100 level GEO class. Take her if you're interested and learning and not getting an easy A.

Class takes a lot of effort and time. Those who say she is a horrible professor do not know how to study or read the textbook for that matter. Not an easy A, but you learn a lot. Read the book over and over again.

students just didnt know how to study for her exams. She's actually very fair. All you have to do is read the textbook, it should become your bible for the semester. all her exams are STRAIGHT FROM THE BOOK!!! if you read it, memorize the info! if you have memory probs, drop the course. you need to devote at least 1 full day to study for exams.

I found her passion for the subject refreshing and enjoyed attending her lectures. If you hear that she is boring you have to remember what she is teaching about, ROCKS! Its fun if you like to learn and are not just looking for an easy lab course credit. Highly recommended.

I think she is a great professor, it is not an easy course and you actually have to study and go to class, SHOCKER! If you read through you see most of the people who give bad reviews are idiots and say things like "she doesn't let you talk with your friends in class" "I never went to class, why'd I failed" You'll do well if you're not an idiot!

She is the best and so knowledgeable! Her class is well structured and very informative. If a student shows an interest in learning and an effort in doing well, she is more than willing to assist them and keep up with their progress. Advice to students who complain about her: Grow up and get your act together, losers!

She might be bad in the past, but my expirience with her is good. Her lectures were interesting for me, like National Geography show, with pictures, clips etc. HW is easy and it is about 15% of the grade. Lab is 50%, she drops lower midterm, and final is not cumulative. Amazing, interesting, easy, one of the smartest prof. at Hunter.

I dont think she is as bad as some people are saying. BUT her tests are about 50 multiple choice but detailed hard questions that dont always appear in the lecture or book. She is organized and posts her powerpoints on blackboard. Not an easy A at all but she is knowledgable and pretty clear on things.

Professor is extremely intelligent + teaches at a college level. Fast paced lecture so attendance is a must. If you read the book before lecture, concepts are easier to understand. 2 exams (lowest score dropped!), one final and weekly homework. Homework is easy and will help bring your grade up if you do it. Highly recommended!

I feel honored to have a class with Prof. Rutberg-she is so smart and I really admire her. People that bash her must not have an interest in Geology because she knows her stuff and it is really interesting. This isn't a cakewalk, you have to do the work and the class will be so much more interesting if you do.

For some reason bad students always blame the professor for doing badly. Professor Rutberg is a fascinating interesting, intelligent lecturer. The course is not easy, no, but it's a science class in a liberal arts college. Of course it's going to be difficult! If you value learning this is definitely the professor to take. She's very very fair.

I really don't understand all this hatred. She is very smart and knowledgeable about the topic. Actually, she made me fall in love with geology. I've never seen her yell at anyone, and she really didn't strike me as rude.The tests were straightforward, attendence isn't mandatory, really easy quizzes. Just study! You'll be fine.

So I've taken GEOL 101 and GEOL 180 (online) and she really doesn't deserve ANY of the bad things a few people have said. I'd say she is the most intelligent professor I've had. Good lectures and her responses are very helpful. She seems very passionate also which is a plus! Nothing bad about her. You'll learn alot!

I am not a native speaker. I took an online class in summer.You need to read the book by yourself.Keep post interesting things on blog.As long as you spend some time on reading the book, its an easy A.

This professor is really boring, and her class is not easy. I literally only went to the first class one exam and the last class, the rest i studied from book by myself, her homeworks are tough because she asked detailed questions, her exams aren't easy either, she has online exams, and the final was online as well. don't take her

I actually got along with her well enough that I respect her teaching method. She can be a bit shy and withdrawn, but if you visit her during her off hours she is actually very interesting to talk to. Plus, if you email her she can be very helpful. I think she would be better teaching smaller classes, but she does ok in lecture halls too.

Just finished her class today. Very enthusiastic about what she does.You will have to read the textbook. At times material was difficult to understand but she always mentioned she was available. There are books you have to read which do tie in well with the course. I enjoyed the class even though the material could get very dense at times for some.

She is one of the best professors I've ever have.Extremely helpful and enthusiatic.Loved the class even though the material was not easy at all.

Prof. Rutberg is extremely helpful, very passionate & knowledgable about her subject matter, crystal clear & is always kind enough to remind her students about upcoming deadlines & exams. Her class was very interesting, I learned a lot of useful information & am very glad I took her course. She is highly recommended just be ready to do the work. A+

Prof. Rutbeg is passionate about her work. I took this as an online course. 12 chapters, an assignment for each. After the system grades your assignment PRINT IT OUT WITH THE CORRECT ANSWERS!!! There is a final that is taken word for word from these assignments. As long as you read and do the work you'll be fine

I took the online oceanography. Don't fool around. If you read the textbook (emphasis on this), do the HWs, and participate in the discussion board, you'll do fine.

Nice professor but the subject is not the most interesting. The lectures are basically a summary of the textbook readings of that week. YOU NEED TO READ THE TEXTBOOK IF YOU WANT TO PASS. She does give online extra credit.

She is very knowledgeable in the general geologic study. I attended every lecture and I found the class to be a cinch. Online assignments were not too difficult, as long as you read. Supplementary companion literature was a bit dumb, though. She gives good hints in class about what will be on exams and is happy to answer questions in length.

We have two scheduled classes are virtual and in class. online homework was not too difficult, as long as you read and it was 50% of your grade. DO THE HOMEWORK. You will pass the class .Three exams: two midterms ( drop lowest midterm) and one final. She posts power point on the blackboard.

She is knowledgeable and passionate, and finds very clear ways to explain difficult concepts. Very amazing class!

IDK why so many people complained about this prof. I mean, the lectures ARE boring and it's kind of hard to learn anything by just sitting in the class. However, if you read the textbook you will do just fine because her tests reflect the textbook 100%. You don't need to really go to the classes as long as you read. And there's extra credit hw

Hybrid Course meaning one hour and 15mins dedicated online and the other in class. Lectures are extremely long and boring and sometimes will not reflect on her test. However if you study the online material then you will be able to manage. DO THE HOMEWORK and you will be fine. 2 midterms, lowest grade dropped and a final. No papers.

Her lectures were a bore and often had a lot of excess information that never showed up on her tests. Virtual lectures were sometimes up to around an hour long and the discussion boards didn't do much but the homework questions made up most of the test. 2 tests throughout the term (lower is dropped) and one final. Just do and study the homework.