Tod Rutherford - Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Professor: Tod Rutherford

Department: Geography

College: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Clear lectures, he is also very enthusiastic about the course so the class is interesting. Cool guy, he is also Canadian and you will hear that when he say "about"

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is daunting due to its 300 course level however it is very enjoyable and interesting

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is so knowledgeable on the topics that he teaches and that makes the lectures not boring or awkward at all. he is a phenomenal public speaker which further enhances his lecture quality.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cool teacher; takes attendance 8 different times; very passionate. Overall, he's a good professor. However, I can't say the same for the TAs. They are hard graders, especially Anna van de Grift. She is a hardass when it comes to grading papers so try not to have her as your TA.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gives you all the questions for the midterm and final, so there's no reason to get a bad grade. The essays aren't too hard, I did most of them overnight and got As. The TAs definitely have complete control over the grades. Lecture has interesting topics but can get boring.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is a writing intensive course but the biggest drawback is actually the lectures. They're pretty dry but attendance is randomly taken. The material is somewhat interesting, and Professor Rutherford has a wide array of interests especially concerning rap music. The two exams given were spelled out. As far as grading goes, TAs run the show.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just goes over Powerpoints & mid-term essay is extremely hard.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

its annoying they take attendence, he pretty much just goes over the power points which are online. He's nice, but the lecture's are boring. The TAs can grade the papers really wierd.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rutherford is a very approachable guy. Very friendly and willing to talk to you about anything regarding the class. His lectures are very straightforward and informative. The transitions between units can be rough sometimes and they don't segway into each other well. Other than that 171 is great to knock down a writing intensive and social science.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Biased, totally thinks Orientalism is the only way to think.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

European teaching style. very enthusiastic about the course and understanding of students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to hear about Edward Said and how Israel is evil and using the holocaust to abuse Arabs this class if for you. If you prefer objective discussions and rational approaches skip this.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• 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:

This class was boring at times, but sometimes interesting. He takes attendance 8 times during the course, you can miss 2 times. All notes are posted on blackboard, so you really dont need to go to class...there were 4 term papers, all in which are writing intensive. Midterm and Final, in which both study guides he gives you are exactly what the tes

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• 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:

wicked cool dude. i go to lecture and read the d.o. every day. not a hard class at all as long as you have some writing skills. worthwhile if you need an easy elective. todd's really easy to talk to and very easy going. and Canadian.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice person, solid teacher, very clear and helpful. It's an easy class if ur a good writer, if ur not dont take it or u will struggle since they grade hard. Lectures are boring but he gives u the notes, so u don't really need to pay too much attention as long as u use the notes to study for exams. Have Rebecca as ur TA, not Ishan! trust me!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO171
• 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:

Really clear lectures, enthusiastic, obviously well-informed, makes the lectures interesting with media examples of pop culture and stories and photos from personal experience and research.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAX132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Very willing to help out. He's very clear with the material and, if you're interested in the topic, you'll love the class. He's open to valid opinions. Very smart! Great guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAX132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

nice person and holds interesting discussions. paper requirements are a little facist at times, so beware, but overall, a pretty good professor. can be a little hard to reach outside of class at times.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAX132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very nice man! easygoing, good sense of humor, loves movies (how can u not like a prof who's a movie buff), knows his material, always eager to answer questions. a little tough on the grading papers side, but u can send him drafts. take the course!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAX132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is amazingly intelligent. He knows how to articulate the material to the class so we all understand. He is such a sweet man. He never gets pissy about anything. However, he really expects some good papers. I don't mind I have learned a lot for him.