great fella, knows his weather, super hard but very fair! very approachable nice person! would definitely take him again!

I agree, he's great. He knows and lives his passion and he shares his knowledge with the students. It's tough but he is a fair grader and he's entertaining in class. I'd take any class he took again, I learned a lot!

He's an aggie but he's still very cool. Great guy, great class.

Troy Kimmel is a great prof who cares about his students. He helped a classmate of mine during a medical emergency, and was sincere when he e-mailed everyone to thank them for their help. Hard class, but enjoyable. Very passionate about his subject, and personable.

great teacher, very easy to talk to and cares about his students! I'd take again in a heartbeat!

Great Instructor, but not easy and a little "cocky". Be prepared to study A LOT for this class. If you need help, feel free to visit him in his office hours. He is very friendly and helpful outside of class.

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Kimmel is a nice guy, but the tests really blow. Material is fairly decent, but the tests are VERY tricky. Go to every lecture, take notes, & STUDY.

This class was awesome! I learned a LOT about weather and i would take this class again if I could!

Interesting class, very appraoachable and helpful, and generally entertaining. I wish I would have saved it for a Fall/Spring class instead of Summer.

He is a great, professor! It is a class where one can get an A. His exams are a bit challenging, but all you have to do is study to pass. He gives very clear material for these. It is a rather interesting class, he will not put you to sleep. I would take it again anytime.

Great class! He's extremely passionate about the material, he's also the chief meteorologist for KEYE TV, so of course he would be! The exams are tough, but easier if you go over the readings and attend class. If you do well enough on the exams, you are eligible to skip the final. He takes attendance randomly, so be sure to show up to class.

Took it my freshman year, and found it to be a difficult class. Even when I studied I found myself having low scores on the tests. However, later I noticed I just wasn't studying the right way. Difficult class, but if you put effort into it you'll do fine. Good teacher, seems to have good knowledge about the subject, and cares about his students.

Very funny professor; very conservative. Really wants his students to succeed but the tests are really hard and specific. If you study enough though, you should do fine and you'll be able to get an A.

He knows what he's talking about and teaches very clearly. Class attendance is mandatory for an A. However, no homework and little studying. He lets you drop one test grade. Take good notes and study when the time comes and an A is definitely possible

Great teacher and guy, hard class though. Even when i studied for hours, i found myself coming up short on my expectations somehow. To sum it up, it was a fun class and more interesting than i thought it would be but the tests are definitely tricky and the questions very specific and nit picky. Not an easy A by any means.

This class is so overrated. At first he seems endearing and I like that he cares so much, but after a certain point I think he just likes having an audience listen to him speak. The tests are difficult too due to the vast amounts of information you're expected to know. A ridiculous amount topics that don't even build on each other.

The lectures are interesting, but there's a ridiculous amount of information you're expected to know for the exams. No study sheet. It's basically "memorize every little thing I've said over the past 8 hours of lecture". I killed myself for the 98 I got on the first exam. I'm already 12 hours into studying for the second. There's SIX exams total.

The instructor is an actual weatherman, so he is very knowledgeable in the content of this course. All of the exam material is covered in class and he gives random, easy quizzes for attendance. I never bought the textbook and was able to make an A on all of my exams, which aren't difficult. Study your notes for around 3 hours for each exam for an A

Amazing instructor. Majoring in Finance & Economics but I have to admit that I loved this class.

What he says in lectures are EXACTLY what are on the tests which are all multiple choice. Also, he's damn hilarious.

Troy was phenomenal. His lectures are organized, and entertaining. He has a great sense of humor. Test are tough but everything you need to succeed in this class are given in his lecture notes. Take good notes and study them well. Good luck!

Mr. Kimmel has been one of my favorite lecturers at UT. He is an honest-to-God weatherman and lectures with a booming, Texan voice. He's funny and his lectures are interesting, which contain a lot of info but he is really great at breaking all of the concepts down. Tests aren't too hard if you GO TO CLASS! Everything you need to pass is in lecture.

Troy's class was fabulous! His Lectures are very well organized and interesting. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and is always willing to help in office hours if you have concerns or questions. Study hard for the tests and you will do well. Take this class, you won't regret it!

He clearly got burned by some cheaters and has gone to great lengths to make sure it doesn't happen again. According to friends that took the class in the past it was an easy A but he has changed the way the class is taught and made the exams more difficult. No phonescomputer and lots of notes. I got an 89 :-

Kimmel is a kind and caring professor; he wants you to do well. That being said, he wants you to learn. If you attend all the lectures and study well, you will do well. A lot of the material is pretty straight forward memorization (some concepts, but not too many). He makes jokes in class too, which helps move the lectures along.

There are four multiple choice tests, the lowest grade of which he drops. The final is also multiple choice. There is also a multiple choice exam on world geography. I never opened the textbook; all exam material is based off of lecture. He takes attendance sometimes and covers a lot of material in class, so definitely go!

Dr. Kimmel is a great professor. He is hilarious, relatively easy to understand, and makes the class really engaging. His lecture-note based tests are very intense, and be prepared to pay close attention to the lecture notes so you can do well on tests. In addition to switching to lecture and book based notes, Dr. Kimmel is a really good professor.

Kimmel is one of the best lecturers I've ever had. I took this class to knock out a science and do not regret it at all. As long as you go to class and take good notes, you'll be fine. He is hilarious, which keeps me awake and interested in class. The tests are very straight forward, info is straight from lecture. Take it!

He's overall a really great professor. Weather and climate was not something I was expecting to find interesting, and some of it was a little boring, but for the most part he held everyone's interest. He's a really funny guy who's passionate about meteorology, and it shows in his lectures. If you need help he's there in office hours or by phone.

A really great professor. He makes the lectures interesting and relates it to whats going on around us right now. You need to go to class and take good notes. All his tests are based on lectures so you honestly don't need the book. The lowest test grade is also dropped. You just really need to go over the notes before the tests and youll be fine

I'm not sure why everyone hates this class, I've never learned so much from a single class in my life. Yes, it's hard, but if you go to every lecture and take GOOD notes you'll be fine. He's always there for office hours and genuinely wants to help you understand the material. Also, he's very funny!

Whoever wrote the previous comments had some real mean streaks, because I took Troy Kimmel for the Geography 301 and 333 courses, and they were outstanding. The course material, while lecture based, is very interesting, he is willing to help the students out, has convenient office hours, allows group study, and he is a professor I highly recommend.

Mr. Kimmel is an amusing guy, I enjoyed his class. Some people won't like his humor, but I thought he was funny. I found the class pretty easy, but non-science majors have told me this class is hard. Just show up for class (very lecture-based and he doesn't publish his PowerPoint slides) and study for tests; you'll be fine.

Kimmel used to be a meteorologist. This is Weather and Climate. They fit perfectly, and it shows because he knows his stuff. He's a bit rude at times, and maybe even a tad bit racist (he'll tell you he's an Aggie), but he's well worth it. Everything that's on the test will be something he says in class, and there's no homework.

This class was great! Skipping class is a no-go unless you have some access to the notes via classmates. No computers are allowed in class. Taking clear notes and attending all of the office hours is the key to passing the class. I didn't need the books in my class- everything came from the book.

Easy class because the tests are word-for-word from lecture notes, nothing from the book. The material itself is kind of dry and may be a little difficult for some, it wasn't that bad. Kimmel is a great lecturer (a little hammy though), and he simplifies a lot of the material because of all the non-majors. Low-stress way to get your science credit.

great class! I took this for my science I credit and it was a fairly easy credit to earn! he has 4 tests + a shorter geography test, + a final, and one is dropped. none of the tests were too hard!! I got an A, B, B, C on tests and B on final, ended with an A-! no textbook required, ALL FROM LECTURE. he's a fun guy!

Fabulous teacher! I'm only in my 2nd semester of college but by far my favorite class and professor!! The class is an hour and a half but I could listen to him teach for longer!! He is hilarious!!

Honestly think some of the reviews are too harsh on the guy. Simply be good at taking lecture notes, keep up with the work, ask questions either in class or at his office hours when you dont understand. Be proactive. Negatives are simply that it is a tech free class and he doesnt supply lecture recordings or out of class powerpoints. Go to class!

I switched into his class late and it was the best decision I made! He is SO engaging and the stuff we learn in class is easily applied to our lives!! I am never ever bored in his class and I never thought I would enjoy learning about weather so much All his 4 tests (he drops one) are lecture based! Did not even mind it being non-tech

Troy's a good lecturer and is available almost every day during office hours. The class has 5 total tests (lowest is dropped) that are like 80% of the total grade. and the tests are lecture-based so don't miss class!! He doesn't upload lecture slides so if you miss class you miss all the info. He's a no-nonsense type of guy and he's a good lecturer.

Troy's a good lecturer and is available almost every day during office hours. The class has 5 total tests (lowest is dropped) that are like 80% of the total grade. and the tests are lecture-based so don't miss class!! He doesn't upload lecture slides so if you miss class you miss all the info. He's a no-nonsense type of guy and he's a good lecturer

I am so glad I took this class. The only issue I have is that tests are held outside of class; it's not too big of a deal, though. All class days are lectures. And tests are based entirely on lecture materials. So if you take good notes you are good to go! He is great at pacing his powerpoint presentations. He's also fun to listen to. Very invested

Troy is super passionate about weather and climate and it shows in how well prepared he is for lectures. The content is difficult but Troy is such a good stand up guy that he is almost always available to help when needed. Non-tech is kind of a bummer but Troy does not fly through powerpoints giving you plenty of time to write all the info.

Science has never been my thing but best and easiest class I have ever taken! IF YOU ARE GOOD AT MEMORIZING THEN THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! Troy is an excellent and kind professor and is always available to help outside of class. Also, no phones allowed during class but that is alright

He is a really engaging professor despite not allowing technology for note taking. I really enjoyed his class. He makes and effort to be available for the students and has office hours on 4 out of 5 week days.

Troy really cares about his students and wants them to succeed, however, tells you straight up that it won't be easy. Memorization skills come in handy. He will talk to you about anything in office hours, so make sure to go, even if you don't think you have any questions. Hardest class I had last semester but was the most enjoyable.

One of the best courses i've taken! I am a non-science major and took this course to fulfill my natural science II credit, best decision I ever made! As long as your okay with attending lectures, and taking notes you'll do great in the course! He's always available for office hours, and really wants to see his students succeed. Highly reccomend!

Troy is probably the best professor I've ever had. The class is entirely lecture based (you don't need to buy the book) so you can't get by with skipping, but he really cares about his students and what he teaches. There's a lot of material for each test so if you don't plan on studying, don't expect an A, but the class is fantastic and so is he.

If you are NOT interested in weather, I would not take this class. If you do find it interesting, this might be for you! His tests are based solely on lecture and he has said he does not care if you read the text. You do need to come to class as he does random attendance checks. A lot of material, but overall easy enough if you memorize your notes!

my favorite class I took this semester!! class is really interesting even though it has nothing to do with my major. I leave class everyday feeling like I actually really learned something, & I love being able to apply my weather skillz in real life lol. Tests aren't too bad if you really study (quizlet!!). stay on top of material & u will b fine!!

You must attend class to pass. He's SUPER nice and wants you to succeed, so go to his office hours! Some people don't care for him, but he's got a good heart and makes funny jokes. He really does care about his students.

this isn't your easy blow off class, lots of work needs to be put into this class. it's not hard but lots of time dedicated to straight memorization; defs would not recommend as an 'easy A' class esp if it's your senior year lmao

Troy is a straight shooter and a stand up character. His lectures are a pleasure to attend and I come away knowing something novel about the weather or reality. The square cap system was used for attendance purposes, however attendance could have been taken without mandating that students purchase the program. Overall, a solid course!

Troy's a great professor but this class is not easy. Really study a lot for each exam and you can get an A. Memorize all of the notes and show up to lecture. I thought the final was a little tricky because it had more charts and numbers and illustrations. Also, the place name exam and attendance are easy grade boosters so don't mess that up.

Troy was a great teacher and made it all of the content pretty easy to understand. The exams are based off of anything he says in lecture, and he doesn't post power points online so you HAVE to show up to class and take good notes. 4 MC exams that basically require you to memorize all of your notes(he asks a lot of detail-oriented questions).

He's a great lecturer and really cares about his students. This class is lecture based so listen to everything he has to say. Write it down as well as the lecture slides and you will be fine, but listening is key. He takes attendance randomly with a few easy pop quizzes. Studying lecture notes very well will give you a good grade.

I LOVED TROY! It's very obvious how passionate he is about teaching, and he tries his best to be fair to everyone. Everything on the exams is from lecture (lots of memorization!), so don't skip. He may be a little intimidating, but his office hours are a life-saver. Overall, I really enjoyed this class!

Tests are entirely based on lectures, but lectures are often fun and engaging. Ask questions and talk to him outside of class so he gets to know you a little! Seems tough but is really nice and helpful when you go into office hours and ask him things. Tests were tough and no EC but he wants you to succeed and will help where he can!

Yes this may not be the easiest class you can find at UT. However, none of that matters. Troy Kimmel is a legend and a local hero that is worth meeting and learning under no matter what, not to mention he is so very willing to help you out if you ever struggle. He's funny, passionate, and inspirational.

Troy Kimmel was absolutely wonderful, hilarious, and very knowledgable on his content. He will gladly answer any questions you have. Definitely come to class, you will miss the pop quizzes and tests are based on lecture material, not the textbook. A must take professor, "folks"! (#iykyk)

GRG301K was definitely my favorite class of freshman year. There is no outside-of-class reading or homework required other than studying for the exams and final. That being said, studying for the exams ahead of time is SO crucial because he bases them entirely off of his lectures and they can get pretty detailed. Overall, Kimmel is the bomb. (-:

I took this class specifically because Im HORRIBLE with science/math. Yet, throughout this course I struggled greatly. I tried hard, but it was an overwhelming amount of material&constant tests. I was grateful to just barely pass. But Kimmel is kind and caring, just the class was hard and exhausting. Wished I wouldve gone to ACC for the credit.

I initially took this class to see if I was interested in pursuing a minor in the subject. Within the first week, I was ready to drop the course completely. The lectures were not recorded and exams depend on ANYTHING that comes out of the professor's mouth. I ended up sticking it out and actually really enjoying the class and the professor himself.

Kimmel is so fun and somehow manages not to bore you to death most days. Hes very considerate and just an overall very good prof. Fair warning though, he doesnt record the lectures or put any of his material on canvas so you have to actually listen and take lecture notes or youll be screwed. No homework only attendance and tests.

Troy is one of the best professors at the school. His class has been the most interesting class I've taken so far. You'll constantly hear people complaining about how hard the class is, but if you give it your all for literally just 3 hours a week and really study, you will succeed. No homework, just pay attention in lecture!!!

Troy makes him 4 exams and final solely based on lecture. You have to write down nearly everything he says in lecture in order to study. Buying the textbook is *useless* and I got an A without opening the book once. His lectures are unnecessarily intense and attendance is tracked by SquareCap ($). Make a GroupMe to exchange class notes.

While everyone says that if you miss a single day of class, you'll fail I find that false because I missed almost 2 weeks of class, and did great! As long as you take good notes, and go to office hours, he'll explain anything that you're confused about. He is a very good professor, but this class takes some work. Def not an easy A.

Professor Kimmel truly cares about the subjects he teaches as well as the success of his students. Class has 4 exams and a final, but when he says he only tests on lecture material he means it. Anything not said in class will not be asked. So, participation matters a lot. Study and pay attention - you will be fine. Super accessible outside class.

Troy Is a brilliant professor and it ended up being one of my favorite classes. You have to attend class to pass but he is always willing to help you understand. I am not a great test taker and I did pretty good, but you will have to put effort into the class to get an A.

Professor Kimmel is truly great. He is so passionate and excited to teach and that made the class even more interesting for me. The class does use Square Cap for attendance, which is worth 50/1000 points for the class. Tests are the rest of the points and you need to come to class in order to do well given that he only tests on lecture material.

This was my favorite class I took this semester, Troy is so passionate about what he teaches and very good at teaching it. You do have to attend lectures and study hard for tests, but the class is so interesting I didn't even mind.

Grades in Troy's class come from tests and attendance collected via Squarecap. Troy is an extremely caring professor and was very passionate about what he taught. He was extremely accessible outside of class through email and through office hours, which I highly recommend attending.

Professor Kimmel is honestly a pretty good professor. The tests are exclusively lecture-based pay attention in the lecture and just memorize all of the terms. The most difficult thing is the place name test where you have to memorize a big list of countries/places.. just study a bit and you'll be fine. If you're bad at memorization don't take it.

Relatively difficult if you're looking to just fill a requirement, but if you want to learn the content this is definitely your class. Troy is funny and entertaining and will always explain concepts again if you're having trouble understanding them. The importance of attendance can't be overstated.

Professor Kimmel is a very respectable man. He is very well-versed in his field and you can tell he cares about what he teaches. The class is based on 4 tests and 1 final, and one of the tests gets dropped. You have to study fairly hard for the the tests because those are the only things in the grade book. Interesting class and he has office hours.

Troy was a great professor. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have enjoyed this class. It is a pretty difficult class...aka you will need to study a lot to make a good grade. He doesn't allow technology to be out during the class, so notes are handwritten. Anything he says could be on exams. If you are needing a "simple" class, this isn't for you.

This is a good class to take if you are keen on memorization. Professor Kimmel is passionate and accessible, but the class itself has a challenging structure. The grade is based on tests which consists of material that only comes out of his mouth in class. To succeed in this class, you'll need to basically write down everything he says.

I got to know Troy more personally because I was a notetaker for his class. He is a great guy who cares about all of his students. If you genuinely pay attention and take notes during lectures, you will only need a short review to pass the test. If you can take notes well and have a good memory you will be completely fine. Do not buy the textbook.

What a man. I took Weather and Climate (GRG 301K) for my science core. He doesn't allow computer notes, only hand written. Only lecture notes are on the tests, and that is all you are graded on but he tells you exactly what is going to be on the test. You can get an A--but you have to be ready to study! Tests cover a lot. I alr made quizlets for u

Professor Kimmel did an excellent job of explaining all the information that would be covered on tests. It was extremely important to take good notes and study a fair amount before tests. Grades are heavy tests based, but he does let you drop one test.

A challenging but extremely rewarding course! Troy is an incredible teacher and kept me engaged the whole class time. He doesn't allow technology, so notes must be handwritten. This class takes effort and dedicated studying, but it is certainly doable. You don't need the textbook; everything comes from lectures.

Troy was a great professor; it's just his tests are a little difficult. MIND YOU, I studied. Then we only had, like, 5 tests to be graded on. Yeah, my grade was not looking good. I had to drop the class before I failed. I'm not great in classes that only grade by test, oh, and attendance is a grade!