Duncan FitzGerald - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Duncan FitzGerald

Department: Earth Science

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very fun prof. Great guy who has some funny jokes. If you go to lecture and pay attention, as well as fill out the study guides you will do well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Solid class and professor to take for natural science credit. Easy to understand concepts from lectures, and easy to do well on the exams with just a couple days of studying. 4 exams, he drops the lowest. Use the practice questions on the study guide!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly prof fitzgerald is a chill dude. The topic can be dry but he loves it and understands that it's not for everyone - but he'll try to get you interested. Four exams including the final, and he drops the lowest so if you can get a decent grade on the first three, you don't have to take the final. Pay attention in class and you'll do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

hard exams and boring classes. One of the worst professor I have had in BU

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Sooooooo hard to get a good grade! The medium was like 70. The course concepts are easy to understand, but need time and effort to memorize. Also the slides and textbooks are sometimes not clear, which make you confused.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Fitzgerald really loves this topic, and tries his best to get you to love it too. He's not always clear, but there is literally no homework, and if you study for the tests (he gives super detailed study guides too) you'll be fine

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I was not looking forward to taking this class, but I ended up loving it! Prof. FitzGerald is super enthusiastic and has a lot of cool stories from his experience in the field. Not a particularly easy A, but attending AND paying attention in class goes a long way. Study guides are useful, and he drops the lowest grade from the midterms and final!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Everything he says in class is on the test, but he provides detailed study guides for each test and posts lecture slides online. Very easy class as long as you show up and fill out the study guide. Prof is very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best teacher I had at BU.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not an "Easy A" class. It's hard to learn because textbook isn't used, and everything on the test is from the lecture. The powerpoints aren't very helpful, as you have to spend a lot of time on your own figuring out concepts. Pure memorization of the powerpoints will probably get you a B. Exams are curved and you drop 1.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He starts class with a joke each day& has very interesting stories which make class fun. He tries& wants students to understand a somewhat complicated subject. The tests are comprised of MC, Short Answer, diagrams, T/F,& fill in the blank.They are somewhat tricky but he does give out study questions that are very helpful.Fun guy but not the easiest

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class without having any actual interest in Beaches and Shores, but after taking a class with Professor FitzGerald I feel like it would be impossible not to be interested in the subject. He is an AMAZING teacher and soooo passionate about the subject. It is definitely not an EASY A but if you try and attend class you will do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is a great class if you are interested in how beaches and the world works. Just be prepared to go to every test cause EVERYTHING he puts on the test is discussed in lecture. EVERYTHING. He makes it easy to bounce back after a test you just have to try.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i love this man! but you literally have to go to every class because that's where everything on the tests come from. must take incredibly detailed notes - not an easy A but Fitz is real funny and enjoyable. plus he drops your lowest test grade.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor FitzGerald was NOT easy, and anyone that says he is just happens to be very good at science. If you're not good at that subject, then be prepared to work and study hard. The material isn't difficult, but the tests can trip you up. Just don't take this class thinking it's a blow off- it's not.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is such a pain. You have to know everything and even then you won't get A's on the tests. This is not an easy A and I don't recommend this class to anyone who is concerned with their GPA. Tests are mainly open answer buy multiple choice is killer. He understands the stuff so much he confuses the students..HARD CLASS

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Be forewarned, that this class is NOT a joke. You actually have to study and pay attention. That being said, if you do that, its easy. Duncan is the man, he is very funny and does joke of the day everyday. He is very passionate about what he does. Don't expect to not have to do anything though, study hard and well. Book is not needed at all.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Class seems like a joke but its really not. everything on the test comes from lecture. hes a wicked nice guy who cares a lot about what hes teaching which is one of the only thing that makes the class bearable.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ES142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

this class is ridiculous. it seems like its going to be fun and easy, but don't be fooled. tests are insane, unless you have a photographic memory you have no chance of getting an A. I studied hardcore for a test, and just got it back, with a 76 on it. Attentendance isn't checked, just don't expect to pass a test without it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GL411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

great, and hot too.