Jason Rech - Miami University, Oxford, OH

Professor: Jason Rech

Department: Geology

College: Miami University, Oxford, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class to get an A if you put in the work of reading the chapters before lectures and completing homework assignments. Exams aren't a cakewalk but you get 50-55 question exam, take it once with no outside help, then take it again open note open book open discussion. Part 1 75% of grade part 2 25% of grade. Clicker questions required in class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Rech is one of those teachers you can tell is just teaching to get the research grant. The class is incredibly boring and the material is useless and the exams are worth a ridiculous amount (60%) of your overall grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GLG335
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Dr. Rech for GLG 335 in 2016 at the Oxford Campus. Overall enjoy the class. It is not the easiest class you actually have to read the textbook study and go to lectures. The class was worth it though. Rech is a funny guy who cares about the students. The material is interesting and is one of the few classes I actually enjoy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Smart and funny. Expects you to pay attention, study, and do the work. The homeworks are difficult, but as long as you ask him for specific help, he will help you out a lot. You get what you put in.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As much as he knows about the subject, he is an awful professor. He sets very unrealistic expectations of his students, this is a Miami Plan class and he teaches it as if it is not. Little background information given on topics. He DOES NOT POST POWERPOINTS ONLINE and he also flies through them in class, so you better be able to write fast.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a chill professor and there is not much homework, but lots of reading. The exams cover a large amount of material and can be very specific. It is necessary read, as there is an online reading quiz for each class, and take notes in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting guy who clearly cares a lot about his subject. Does his best to keep things interesting, even for the slackers in the back who are just there for Miami Plan credit. If you do the work (reading 2 chapters per week, the occasional reading question worksheet) you will be absolutely fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rech is a good teacher, and he lectures at a good pace. He gives very detailed study guides!! The homework really isn't too bad; the first one is the worst, and he will help you if you go to office hours. The exams have an open note/partner portion the last 25 mins, and its worth 25% of the grade for that test!!!! Expect some busy work though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jason Rech is the worst professor I have ever had at Miami University. This semester, he has been extremely degrading to our class and ridiculously rude when I have asked for help outside of class. It is very apparent he thinks very little of his students. I would never take this class, or any other class, from Jason Rech.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jason Rech is one of my favorite professors. Some people complain about the coursework, but it's not bad. Reading quizzes take just a few minutes before each class. You also have just a few homework assignments and tests in the class. Overall Jason is a awesome teach and more than willing to answer any question. He is very passionate about geology

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I liked this class, but I was shocked at the course load. It was a lot of work, but if you're interested in the subject you'll get a lot out of it. Reading quizzes before every class, on top of extra homework assignments, and 4 exams including final. Keep this in mind when signing up

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GLG335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rech is probably one of my favorite professors I've ever had. I was never bored in his class, but that could have just been the content. He is laid back, but strict with the course work. Make sure you do the readings!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• 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:

Dr. Rech is a brilliant man who is very knowledgable about geology. however, this class is a lot of work for a 100 level class. i worked hard in this class but it was just too ridiculous.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rech is a good professor. Friendly and the course load is light; reading quizzes which require you to skim the textbook before each class, and 1-2 longer homework assignments sometime during the semester. He doesn't put powerpoints online, and he has clicker questions, so be forewarned. If you attend class and do the quizzes, you will easily pass.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• 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:

Great professor, I got an A but it was a lot of work. Reading quizzes were easy 10pts and only req skimming the chapter. Q's asked in class were easy. Just pay attention and take notes in class and you'll do great. Exams can be tough but he allows retakes to boost your grade and understand the material better.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Must go to class he do not put the powerpoints online and he does clicker questions. His powerpoints are kind of hard to take notes from and boring. You get to retake the exam in groups to raise your grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An extremely cool guy and an awesome professor...the best class I've ever had at Miami by far -- I learned so much in this class, and all of his assignments were meaningful and relevant, loved every single minute of geology w/ him - I recommend this class to anyone

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• 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:

Dr. Rech was my favorite science teacher of all time. Even in a lecture hall class of 165 people, I loved attending. 10 question online reading quizzes before every class, but they're easy if you have your book. He offers great review sessions before every test, and all exams were very straight forward. I hope he's teaching in the near future.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GLG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME professor! I loved every single minute of this class. Very friendly, helpful, and an interesting, worldly person. It's a lot of work and you MUST read the book, but his exams are very straightforward. Great review sessions. Gives great notes, pwrpts, really cool videos and articles. The best science professor I've ever had. I recommend him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GLG335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy but not a very good teacher. He know the material very well but he's just one of those profs who can't convey that knowledge to the students. He should stick to the hands on science part of his career and leave teaching to those more suited for it.