Craig Poole - Fresno City College, Fresno, CA

Professor: Craig Poole

Department: Science

College: Fresno City College, Fresno, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Poole was awesome! He's well knowledge in Geology and can go into deep details about everything. He is lenient and will let you make up or attend other labs. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Just do your work, study and you'll pass. Take him before he retires!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOL2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Historical Geology Lab was such a fun class. Dr. Poole is an awesome person and taught the subject well. His activities were very engaging and he is a great at encouraging his students. This class is designed for Geology majors, so expect it to be a little more accelerated. Over all, Dr. Poole is a great guy who really cares about his students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Please read before taking Geology. If you love volcanoes, canyons, or gems, this class will be a positive experience. He is HILARIOUS if you catch his rock puns. He may seem rude to others, but he's just an awkward nerd. If you're not interested in geology, or physical sciences, DO NOT take this course. It will be extremely difficult for you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'll just list things to make it simple: Lecture is boring. Lab sessions are tolerable but there's like no point in them. There are tests for both lab and class sessions that forces you to remember things: Ex. What each minerals are used for, how they look like, etc. There's homework due every week with usually 60+ questions and lots of reading.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult teacher , rude with questions and will not tell you what is nessisart to pass the class. Do all the extra credit !

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst instructor ever ! Dont take him ! Save yourself from failure ! He is extremely rude and his tests are ridiculous he makes you name rocks ! Like bro this is a general education course no need to make it so difficult! He also has preferences so if he doesnt like you he wont pass you ! Do not take him ! Also his lectures are boring

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't let his Jolly Santa claus look Fool YOU. Nothing jolly about this one is is out for all the late people and gives grades based on preference. Me and my friend put the same exact ANSWER on test n he marked hers correct and mine wrong!? What in tarnation is going on. He also is very condescending

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take him!! He is a very friendly teacher. Lecture is extremely boring, if you're not into geology. Make sure you do the online reading assignments. He gives you one every week (usually 60 questions). Loves handing out lab worksheets. Written questions on test!!! It's a lot of material, but as long as you study Study Guides you're good to go.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Its not extremely difficult but he does make you work for your grade. LECTURES ARE EXTREMELY BORING so i hardly learned in lectures. Had to go back and study on the hw in order to prepare for his exams.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class isn't difficult if you put in some effort. The lectures can be a bit dry if geology isn't your thing. The labs are very hands on and group work heavy. Overall a good class and a great professor. Also, the extra credit he offers is easy to do, so go for it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOL4
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was probably the worse professor that I've had throughout all of my college years. The class is not difficult. The textbook is expensive and I never bought it. He is, at times, disrespectful and frustrating to work with if you have a life problem.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WAY TO MUCH ONLINE HOMEWORK ! DOESN'T SEEM TO LIKE TO HELP STUDENTS WHEN WE ASK QUESTIONS. He's rude sometimes but in a not so noticeable way. When we ask for help he isn't clear and rushes through it so he can just move on. Lectures were SO LONG AND BORING! He does not keep you interested, and is very sensitive to noises, moving anything you do

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Poole is great if you are willing to work for it. Gave lots of X-Credit. Do them! You will learn a lot about rocks, minerals, Earth, etc. Also free trip to Yosemite and Mariposa Mineral Museum. Book is only required for HWK. 2 Lab Exams, 3 Lecture Exams. 1 Comprehensive Final. Don't be scared. He gives out study guides. Study & Good Luck!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Poole makes you work for your grade. There is online Homework due every week, up to 60 questions sometimes. There's 2 Lab Exams, the first one was the hardest. Make sure to study a lot for that one. The second one is a lot easier. There's 3 lecture exams, with the lowest being dropped & then there's a comprehensive final (All three lectures.)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Felt like this class was my major, take advantage of all the extra credit offered even if you don't think you'll need it because trust me you'll need. Test are decent but lab test are kind of hard but don't feel discouraged when you take the first lab test. Book is kind mandatory for online reading/quizzes. Good luck&learn your minerals

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Poole rocks! Very clear when teaching and very helpful when you ask. Just show up to this class and pay attention and you will get an A for sure. He gives extra credit like Christmas presents.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOL9
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Even though this class is tough, he is a great teacher who will be there for you when you need help. He loves his job, and it shows in his lectures, but they are quite long and strenuous. As long as you study for every test, you should be fine. Also, there is a policy that you have to get a 60% or better on every test to pass the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Cool teacher. Class is a little difficult. If you study for tests you'll do fine. very helpful. you just have to keep up with the work

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO9
• 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:

Easy class and fun class. Loved the stuff I got to learn!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• 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:

He's sooooo boring. Very easy though. You can pass, just don't take the class early or you'll fall asleep.