4.9

Richard Snow

Aviation - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

4.9
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
103
Reviews
4.9
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

103

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Should I say anything else

WX201 - 5.0 rating

Lots of extra credit and no homework

WX201 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

54%

Textbook Required

48%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
A+ (8)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 24 reported grades
A: 12
A+: 8
B: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (15)
Caring (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (6)
Amazing lectures (5)
Respected (5)
Inspirational (2)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
Clear grading criteria (1)
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Reviews (103)
5.0
1.0
WX295WX2
Nov 13, 2002

Coolest teacher ever. Something is seriously wrong if you don't get an A.

5.0
1.0
WX352
Dec 5, 2002

must be something wrong with be 'cause i got a 'B' :-(

5.0
1.0
WX201
Dec 9, 2002

best wx teacher ever

5.0
1.0
WX201
Feb 20, 2003

Great class with a great teacher.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Mar 6, 2003

Great teacher, funny, no projects, homework done in class, good test reviews

5.0
1.0
WX352
Mar 24, 2003

Best prof ever!

5.0
1.0
WX201295
Mar 25, 2003

Duuude, this guy's where it's at! A lil' insight, mention some David Allan Coe or Jack Daniels' and you've got a friend for life. Treat him fairly, and he'll help you out whenever possible.

5.0
1.0
WX295
Mar 26, 2003

This class is the ****! Snow is the best professor ever! Take any class you can with this guy. If you respect him, he'll help you out in anyway possible. He's a great mentor and friend.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Apr 1, 2003

He is cool!! Very funny and easy to approach.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
WX
Apr 4, 2003

Cool teacher, makes met fun

5.0
1.0
WX
Apr 6, 2003

He is a GREAT teacher he makes weather funn believe it or not! his teaching style is like no other.

5.0
1.0
WX295
Apr 8, 2003

the best

5.0
1.0
WX201
Apr 8, 2003

Pretty much the coolest most laid back teacher I've ever had.. I mean weather is definetly not the most interesting subject and he made it an awesome class to be in. It's the only class I have I dont mind going to. Definetly Recommend him!!!

5.0
3.0
WX201
Apr 20, 2003

The Man, The Myth, The Mystery....Wow, what a fun guy. And i quote Yeaah, yeaah, Did you ever wake up **** at the tiki bar next to the hotel pool???? Did you see the steam rising off the pool in the morning? Thats what known as adv

5.0
1.0
WX201
May 7, 2003

Great guy!

5.0
1.0
MET1
Jun 10, 2003

get him while you can, his classes fill up real quick. He is the best teacher/hippy/beachbum ive ever met.

5.0
1.0
ANYWX
Jun 15, 2003

This guy is the man. Funny Easy and nice.

5.0
2.0
WX254
Sep 10, 2003

Dr. Snow is the man! Take his GIS class!

5.0
2.0
WX200
Oct 21, 2003

Really cool professor,so laid back exams pretty easy,was one of the 1st professors I had at Riddle and he was awesome.Word to the wise don't confise him with his wife when signing up for classes,cause if you do you'll be sorry. She is exactly the opposite

5.0
1.0
WX101
Oct 23, 2003

This guy was the coolest proffesor that i ever had at Riddle. He made meterology fun. So laid back, he is the man

5.0
2.0
WX201
Oct 25, 2003

He is extremely laid back and is hard to take notes b/c he is so cool about everything. No homework and come to class whenever. Just go to the reviews before the test. Not learning much but easy A. Goes right out of book and some related to aviation.

4.0
1.0
WX352
Nov 3, 2003

This guy definitely rules. The reviews make the tests a breeze, and class is always fun and entertaining. One of the few classes I don't hate. If you get less than a B with Snow, you're a moron. Dr. Snow...accept no substitutes.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 24, 2003

He is the ****, he is AWESOME and an incredible guy. He is funny and his classes are great. tests are easy and everyone enjoys his class.

5.0
1.0
WX352
Dec 2, 2003

Keep on rockin in the free world.. make love not war.. can't we all just get along (or smoke a bong)... I love Dr. SNOW

5.0
1.0
WX201
Dec 10, 2003

Professor Snow is awesome, his class was the only one I looked forward to going to every week.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Feb 20, 2004

One of the best professors. Very enthusiastic and fun. I only regret that I'm not a meteorology major so I only had him for one class. Definitely take his class!

5.0
1.0
WX
Feb 26, 2004

His classes fill up within 10 minutes. Enough said

5.0
1.0
WX
Mar 24, 2004

THe F*cken Sh*t! Take him for all you can!

5.0
1.0
WX201
Apr 21, 2004

Awesome teacher!! If you want to learn alot and have fun doing it, this is the professor. I never thought Weather would be fun, but he prooved me wrong back when I was a freshmen!

5.0
1.0
WX201
Apr 24, 2004

COOLEST GUY here very easy,knows alot! very intresting and will teach you alot! GET HIM

4.0
1.0
WX201
Apr 27, 2004

Rich snow is the man. He's Sooo awesome. If you dont get him.. you're a square!

5.0
1.0
WX201
May 15, 2004

i had himn for WX1 and WX2. You will not find a guy more chill than him... he actually cares about his students, and makes u feel good about yourself.. great teacher, very positive.... and will definately make you smile. Really happy to have met him.

5.0
1.0
WX261
May 20, 2004

Awesome teacher. Summer school 8 am classes suck but he made it fun. Come in every morning and played music, U2, Santana, etc. AWESOME, AWESOME....take him if you get a chance.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Jun 19, 2004

KICK ASS teacher. if u want to pass any kind of weather class you will take him. make its easy as hell and fun.

5.0
1.0
WX352
Sep 8, 2004

The best and most fun teacher i have ever had! You rock Snow!

5.0
1.0
WX352
Oct 11, 2004

Rich is truely the man. I actually enjoy class, thought I would completely hate it.

5.0
1.0
WX201ANDWX295
Nov 18, 2004

Awesome teacher! He made WX201 easy! Definetly someone you would want for a teacher. He cares about the students

5.0
2.0
WX261
Dec 7, 2004

ive had snow for all of my weather classes so far and i always like his class. hes actually interested in his students and cares about them. tests are kinda hard, but he reviews so well that an A is easy to get.

5.0
1.0
WX201WX261
Dec 14, 2004

He's the best Weather Professor the University has! Makes class something to look forward to. Totally awesome and extremely helpful!

5.0
2.0
WX352
Dec 15, 2004

He is an awesome Prof.!! Make the class fun, but I didnt like working tin the workbook :/ He is very ramdom, youll never know with what joke he is going to come up with!! Thumbs up!!

5.0
3.0
WX261
Dec 15, 2004

I did all my WX classes with him and GIS. He is by far the best teacher, mentor, listener, friend. He will always help you out if you need it. Don't leave Riddle without taking him for a class. You'll know what I mean after. Thanks Dr. Snow for everything! I'll keep in touch from Cincinnati.

5.0
1.0
WX352
Mar 4, 2005

Best Weather Prof ever! Easy and relaxed class, no HW, gives you the test in advance...TOP

5.0
2.0
WX261
Apr 23, 2005

Climatology. Very good course to take for WX minor. Usually has music going as he teaches to help students get in the zone. Bases much of the lecture off powerpoint, a LOT of independent study and assignments via the course workbook. Fun class!

5.0
1.0
WX352
Apr 27, 2005

This guy is the man. Loved being in his class even though it was at 8am. Chill and laid back.

5.0
1.0
WX261
Sep 9, 2005

This guy is the coolest professor ever! His classes are fun, interesting, and straight to the point. Great guy.

5.0
1.0
APPLIEDCLIMO
Oct 17, 2005

Awesome, SNOWS THE MAN!

5.0
2.0
WX201210260
Nov 1, 2005

Whatever we say about Dr Snow is just not enough. This man cannot be described with words! He is perhaps the awesomest person alive and BY FAR the best professor at Riddle. Don't let his goofiness fool you. Rich is smart as hell.

5.0
1.0
WX261
Nov 7, 2005

best teacher in WX. very easy classes, bording on too easy

5.0
1.0
WX210
Dec 9, 2005

This is my third class with Rich and I'm not even a weather major or minor! He's the best teacher at riddle by far, and also one of the smartest, which many people don't realize. Swing by the Ocean Deck and you'll probably find him enjoying a happy hour special....

5.0
2.0
WX261
Dec 14, 2005

This guy know how to teach. He knows his stuff and his classroom is an easy and fun enviroment to learn. The best professer I have ever had (even though he gave me a B in aircraft icing). If you go to class every day and study you will get the grade u deserve.

5.0
1.0
WX352
Apr 10, 2006

DAMN, WHAT A GREAT TRACHER. HE IS THE MAN. SWEET, FUNNY, FUN HIPPY. Very eager to help, and I always looked forward to comming to class. His tests are dicey but just study the notes. The labs are hard, but will give you 100% if all done no matter what. DON'T BOTHER BUYING THE BOOK. If you want him, REGISTER WITH HIM 1st DAY OF REGISTRATION.

5.0
2.0
WX352
Apr 21, 2006

AWESOME TEACHER. He will go out of his way to for you. Take him for any class you can.

5.0
1.0
WX352
Nov 25, 2006

Numero uno in WX classes. HEZ THE MAN!!!! Cant beat him.

5.0
1.0
WX352
Nov 29, 2006

Jazzy guy, great friend, sweet wonderful guy. God bless him. He is the man. Easy a or B.

5.0
1.0
WX261
Dec 4, 2006

greatest teacher ever, want an A take his class. CLIMATOLOGY BOWLS own at life, and he basically gives you the test the class before thanks

5.0
1.0
WX352
Apr 12, 2007

*SNORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRE*! ahahaha....

5.0
1.0
HON350
Dec 9, 2007

What an awesome teacher.. he's the man! Very fun class.

5.0
1.0
WX310
Dec 4, 2008

GIS Advance....one of the best and most fun i've ever had in a class. It is Dr. Snow and he is really easy and fun to get along with. Hell he has a stamp that he uses to grade papers that says "100% SNOW". GPA booster class

5.0
1.0
HON350
Apr 13, 2009

He was easy and a good teacher. We always had fun in his class.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Dec 6, 2009

Dr Snow is a cool guy. The class comes at you as being really boring, but not with Dr Snow. Take him if given the chance. Also attend class, youll never know when you may get extra points on an exam for showing up to class.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Dec 26, 2010

THE BEST IN THE WORLD FOR WX 201... I REALLY RECOMMEND HIM..!! TAKE HIM

5.0
1.0
WX201
Jan 3, 2011

I highly recommend Dr. Snow...he actually found a way to teach a class something in a fun way...I really understood everything about weather and there was no point when I was bored. I especially loved the part that he let us out early, because once the class material is finished, there is really no need to stay any longer. I'd pay to hear him talk!

5.0
1.0
WX261
Jan 18, 2011

Excellent professor! If you can take his class, do it. Always there to help, keeps the class interesting, you never know what he will do. Great guy

4.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 15, 2011

Awesome dude with a *#&$'n great sense of humor to brighten up a class that would otherwise be boring. His explanations of things are somewhat unclear and elementary in their delivery making you feel like a 4th grade kid. Class subject matter is a breeze and intuitive so you would do just fine anyway. Easy tests, straight from PPT. NO FINAL!!

5.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 1, 2012

Dr. Snow is the Man!!! He is an expert on weather, a great teacher, with an excellent sense of humor, and taste in music.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 13, 2012

Awesome professor. Makes the weather interesting at the least. Eager to help with any confusion during office hours. Slides come straight out of the book as do test questions,so go to class and study and there is no. way to fail.

5.0
1.0
WX261
Nov 14, 2012

This guy is the coolest professor ever!..... MY FAV :)

5.0
1.0
WX261
Dec 13, 2012

Great guy, easy class. Do the workbook and study a little for the exams and you'll make at least a 95 in the class. You'll be laughing through 50% of the lectures because this guy is so funny. Take him and enjoy.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Apr 24, 2013

Greatest teacher i have ever had. Very interesting guy. Very comedic as well. Easy class. Impossible to fail. His favorite line "You have 48 Hours".

5.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 13, 2013

Really great! Lots of extra credit and no homework! Extremely funny and crazy!

4.0
1.0
WX201
Nov 13, 2013

Best class ever!!!! Literally impossible to fail!!!! "Okie damn dokie"

5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A+
Jun 4, 2014

Bro. Stop reading this and just sign up for his class. It is impossible to fail his class. Get someone to sign you in every day on the roll sheet. Just make sure you study for the tests. He uses word for word questions off a online study guide. And don't forget to go over the power points briefly. Easy A. STOP READING THIS AND GO SIGN UP.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2014

THE BEST. Classes are usually 30-45 minutes and half of it is basically goofing around. I have yet to get below a 100 on any of his tests. There are only 4 tests, and NO FINAL. I love this class and I'm actually learning while having fun. Movies almost every friday. Technically you can only miss 5 classes, but i wouldn't want to miss any.

5.0
1.0
WX261
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2014

He. is. AWESOME. Period. Take him, and you will pass. Super chill and loves the environment.

5.0
1.0
WX210
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2014

Had Snow for WX201, super nice and funny guy, test are straight from powerpoints and book website (literally). Easy class and you'll actually learn to. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2014

I wish he taught every class. Skool would be much more fun.

5.0
1.0
WX261
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2015

He is an AMAZING professor! He is so helpful and a very funfunny guy. More importantly he is awesome inside and outside of class. He will always help if he can and he is just generally a really good guy!

5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A+
Aug 12, 2015

Best professor I've had in my degree work. Richard Snow is not only hilarious (especially his laugh and his throat clearing) but he's super simple, knows exactly what you're there for (just a degree satisfying class) and works for you. I had 1 homework sheet, and 0 readings. There were 3 tests, and each class before the test is review. Movie Firday

5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2015

Great professor. No homework just 4 tests and he lays out all the info for you. His Power points are online and he has any testable material highlighted. Easy class.

4.0
2.0
WX201
Nov 4, 2015

very good professor. very patient and understands students. no surprise quizzes. no curve ball questions in his exams. i always look forward to attend his class. you will learn a lot from him if you listen and attend his class. good man.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A-
Nov 8, 2015

honestly, one of the best classes so far. Its impossible to leave his classroom with a frown on your face. stupid funny guy and is overall super laid back. He understands why you are here. His tests are basically word-by-word off the power point. if you spend 20mins the night before looking over the power point (online) you will pass tests no prob.

5.0
2.0
WX261
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

Take this man. For any WX class offered, TAKE HIM. He is an amazing and fun professor. He shines a light on classes that other professors make a snooze fest. My favorite ERAU professor. He is always having a good time and loves to engage everyone. You will not be mistaken by taking his class.

5.0
1.0
WX201
Mar 10, 2016

Makes every class fun! You can get extra credit by just showing up, say, on a rainy day! Easy A on tests IF YOU STUDY, but he gives you all you need to study for! Weather documentaries almost every Friday!

5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2016

Snow is the man he is by far the best teacher I have ever had. Just study the powerpoints and you'll get an A. Gives extra credit. No matter who you are, you will love this class.

5.0
2.0
WX201
Grade: B+
Aug 22, 2016
Would take again

Professor Snow is THE funniest, and one of my favorite profs! His lectures are hilarious. However, it is kind of hard to retain information during the lectures because it's hard to take him seriously. Overall his class was amazing and I wish I could take it again!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
WX210
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2016
Would take again

He is by far my favorite meteorology Professor. I will graduate having taken three classes with him, and they are classes I look forward to going to. Lectures are short and sweet, and he is not a hard grader. Show up and pass, and don't forget to smile every once in a while. :)

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
WX201
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Snow is the man! I really enjoyed going to his class, he taught the material in a way that was easy to understand. He created an environment where if you had questions you weren't afraid to ask them. He would give out extra credit sometimes, which helped if you didn't do well on a test. If you have space to take him, TAKE HIM! The real deal!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Movie Fridays. Should I say anything else?

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Best college professor I will ever have! Extremely easy A even for those who have trouble with weather. If you show up you automatically receive a letter grade increase in your overall grade.

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
WX265
Jan 31, 2017
Would take again

He's a very funny guy and we had fun every day! Even during test days! And he says good things about me too.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
WX261
Nov 1, 2017
Would take again

Probably the most laid back professor I've ever had. He makes learning easy. You learn stuff without even realize you are learning it! Tests are every 4 chapters, do the workbook problems he assigns and read through the stuff you highlight in the book during lectures and you will pass no problem!

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2017
Would take again

I took Dr. Snow back in Fall 2016 for WX201, and I'm glad I took him! He explained the lectures very well (he helped write a textbook), he gave out EC points for attendance, and his Tests were fair. He wants all of his students to succeed, and just like everyone says, he's also really funny! Take him for WX201 without any form of hesitance please!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
WX261
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

By far the best professor in the meteorology department! Would recommended for any WX class you may need to take!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

WX201 comes off as a boring required course, but Dr. Snow made it awesome. Hilarious lectures, easy tests straight from the powerpoints, extra credit, and automatic 100 for 20% of the grade for just showing up. Great guy all around. Take him.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
WX261
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Don't even debate it. TAKE THIS MAN!

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
WX201
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Best class I have taken at riddle. I loved going, he made it interesting. If you try you will do well, don't be afraid to talk to him about your grade he will help you out.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
WX201
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Snow is the best. absolutely hilarious. Easy A. Movies every friday.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
WX201
Grade: C+
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

He grades attendence. Its not mandatory but Itll effect your grade if you ditch over and over.

Inspirational
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
WX201
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2019
Would take again

Prof Snow is awesome. one of the few classes I've ever actually wanted to go to. The class is easy, but you MUST spend at least 2 hours reviewing for his exam study guides in order to make an A. A's on his exams, which can be mildly challenging, require effort.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
WX201
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

What a wild ride. Super fun lectures, says many funny things that will stick in your mind for the tests. Movies every week, and helpful worksheets. I highly recommend this man as a teacher for any class you can get him for. By far the most fun teacher I've had in a long time.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
WX201
Apr 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are fine, the only problem is the exams. They are less about the subject, and more about random trivia, especially insignificant things that happen during class. I wish we were tested on the actual subject.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
WX261
May 5, 2019
Would take again

The most relaxed professor ever! He gets distracted easily so the best thing to do well on the tests is to review the slides and the workbook. Speaking of the workbook, he wrote it and its mandatory to buy.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

54%

Textbook Required

48%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
A+ (8)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 24 reported grades
A: 12
A+: 8
B: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (15)
Caring (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (6)
Amazing lectures (5)
Respected (5)
Inspirational (2)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
Clear grading criteria (1)
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WX295WX2

5.0

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5.0

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WX

5.0

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MET1

5.0

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WX265

3.0

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2.0

WX200

2.0

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2.0

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1.6

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