Edward Simpson - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA

Professor: Edward Simpson

Department: Geology

College: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEL001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Simpson is an incredible professor who truly loves his job. He always made sure that his lectures were full of humor and pictures of his dogs(a real bonus). His class made me excited to learn more about dinosaurs, and I learned a lot without being stressed about the course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEL001
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I felt as though the amount of content we had to learn for the exams were too extreme for an Intro class and there isn't even any extra assignments to boost your grade. I only had to take this class to fulfill an elective requirement. Other than that, Dr. Simpson is a decent professor, but he gets way too off topic.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEL01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is very silly and loveable. The class is easy if you show up and take notes. He is a little disorganized when presenting material but I still learned a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEL001DINOS
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ok, everyone takes this class as an easy A- I know I did. But I found out quite quickly that this was not the case. The lectures are information heavy and even things you don't think are important will show up on the test. He loves his job and is very personable. STUDY. Don't take this class as a joke and he won't show you to be one. Tries 2b funny

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEL001DINOSAUR
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Simpson is a great professor. Very clear on what he wants for his online classes and answers emails quickly. He is funny and makes learning about dinosaurs as fun as it can be. He knows what he is talking about, highly recommend taking him for dinosaurs.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Doc Simpson is a super fun dude. He reminds me of my grandpa. Also, the guy has really been around. A super relevant paleontologist, he knows what he's talking about for sure. The class is more challenging than you might expect however, a lot of stuff to remember come test time. Totally worth it for any throw-away science elective for sure.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEL1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Simpson is hilarious. Makes an early morning class interesting. Only 4 tests, he drops the lowest one; also gives lots of extra credit. Definitely worth it to take for your science elective

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEL1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Aw man, Doc Simpson was super cool. He drops a test so if you do good on the first four, you can stop going to class at the end of the semester. Makes class interesting, bring the study guides to class and you'll have an easier time studying for the tests. I repeat, PRINT AND BRING THE STUDY GUIDES TO CLASS! Manageable science elective

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEL1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof! Super easy to get an A, just pay attention during the lectures and make sure you go to class so you get to take the extra credit super easy pop quizzes (like insanely easy). He is hilarious and actually made me want to get up for his morning class. Super great guy; take his Dinos class if you need an easy and fun elective!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEL001
• 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:

Lectures are pointless, all he does is talk about his past excavations. Follow the textbook and utilize his study guides. This class, however, is NOT an easy A. Consider another GEL course before this one.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEL010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher..I loved him..he made class very interesting and the time flew by..I had him for three weeks in the summer and I actually liked coming to class and learning..I would recommend him to everyone..very nice and funny and you dont need the textbook..just copy everything he writes on the board, study that for test and you will do fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

So much fun, he makes everything so interesting and you never forget things he talks about in class. If you show up to the class and take notes you don't need the book - I never even opened mine. He drops the lowest test grade, so if you're happy with your grade you don't have to take the final. Great guy, and the class is a lot of fun. Easy A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEL001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved dinosaurs! Even though it was an elective for me I enjoyed it so much! He made lectures so funny and interesting. He gave extra credit for every test and drops your lowest. I had an A before the final so I didnt even have to show up for that. It was great. He can go fast through notes but if you read the book, youll be okay.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEG010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dinosaurs class was great! hes is best prof i had this year, very funny and smart guy. Drops a test if needed and overall fun class, take him!!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: DINO0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this class was too hard and I studied super hard! class is boring. too many slides and too fast.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: DINO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor has great personality, but lacks organization when teaching the dinosaur intro class. His lectures do not reflect well what is on the exams. Practically need to teach yourself the material inside and out. Do not recommend taking him if you need guidance and structure.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: DINOS010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr.Simpson is a great professor, but this class is too hard for an intro class. The exams are so difficult and the material is ridiculous. He's a fun guy and real nice, but the class is overwhelmingly difficult. I would really recommend not taking this class if science is not an interest or strong point of yours.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEG010
• 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:

Harder than you'd think a dinosaur class would be. You have to study hard for this class in order to get a decent grade. He drops the lowest grade but it is still hard. Tests cover a lot of material, make sure you buy the book because he doesn't cover all of it in class. Nice, funny guy but he's extremely smart so his tests are hard

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DINOS001
• 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:

Class is more challenging than you'd think. Attend class, take notes, read the chapters, and study the print outs, and you should be able to get a B. Doc is a great guy--he definitely does his best to keep you entertained and to make class as enjoyable as possible. Definitely a class you need to study for.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Made the best out of an early morning summer class. Fair grader. Tests are all multiple choice, pay close attention during lecture and you will be fine.