Dick Hilton - Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Professor: Dick Hilton

Department: Geology

College: Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ESC001
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his class. Do NOT take his class, you will regret it I promise. He is very knowledgeable in geology, but there were just too many things about him and the way he ran the class that made it WAY too hard for just Geo1. His lectures are dry, he expects you to know stuff he hasn't even taught yet, and he is what his name suggests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ESCI001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hilton is a tough teacher, that's a fact, but I'm so glad I took his class. He expects you to read ahead of him, attend every single class meeting, pay attention 110% of his lecture, and be respectful. His lectures are wonderful they are humorous and informative, so be respectful to this man and don't look at your dang phone in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HISTGEOLOGY2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy teacher! Only take for major classes! Hilton is a respected paleontologist who has extensive knowledge of geology. No study guides for tests, so expect to study every ounce of material you have. Had to work VERY hard in this class for my grade. All that aside, he is a very neat guy with a life's worth of profoundly fascinating work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ESCI0003
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to be a diligent student to take this class. The majority of the grade is based on three tests some quizzes on the reading and one two page paper. If you want to learn something I recommend taking him. He tells us where the bar is set the first day of class either you accept that or complain about it later. overall, he's a good teacher!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EARTHSCI10
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE! Grades based on few tests. Teacher constantly strays off topics and is rude and condescending when you try to ask questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EARTHSCI10
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hilton gives off strong impression that he doesnt want his students to pass the course. No study guides, no power points, and no help. Hes very unapproachable and embarrasses his students if they ask the wrong questions or do anything wrong. Very old school, uses the chalkboard to draw images of things you need to learn. Do not take.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EARTHSCI10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class, if you don't study. I was the only A in the class, but I figured out early on that he is all about LECTURE and NOTES. Your best bet is to record all lectures and take great notes. I would listen to all the lectures a few days before each test and would get high scores. I don't know why more students didn't do the same.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EARTHSCI10
• 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:

Great instructor! Learned a lot and he is very fair.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ES10
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is cold and uses the most nastiest intimidation factor possible for his students to pass the class. You can not talk to him in a reasonable manor, thats what I mean by cold. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS because you will be teaching yourself

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ESC10
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It is difficult to know what to study for and if you don't explain it exactly how he explained the concept, you will get little to no credit on the test question. I didn't do very well on the midterm and he dropped me from the class without letting me know (until I later emailed him). Unless you are passionate about the subject, I do not reccomend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EARSC10
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally the worst human being I have ever met. Refuses to work with students, and constantly belittles them in class. Highly sensitive about the validity of his discipline. Decided that calling me a five year old in class was acceptable when he couldn't explain correctly. Please avoid taking this class at all costs, it is NOT WORTH IT in any way.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hilton is by far one of the worst teachers I have ever had. Although I received an A in his class it was far too difficult and your grade was mainly determined by tests that are far too long and hard. He is also one of the most condescending and rude teachers I have ever encountered.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1
• 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:

Expects you to be a geology major. For a general ed class, he is very tough. You will need to spends hours on hours studying for the tests. 3 major tests that account for pretty much all of your grade. One paper, a couple pop quizzes. However one e.c. assignment is offered.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ESCI001
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is so old. He teaches purely by lectures. He does not provide any type of study material. He makes you call him and leave a message if you have to miss class. He gives pop quizzes based off the book on topics that haven't been lectured on yet. If you get one bad grade on a test, it will weigh your grade down the entire semester.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ESCI0010
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hilton is one of the most condescending professors I have ever had. He neglects and disrespects his students. Will not work with us inside or outside the classroom. There is no way this guy wants us to succeed. Medical emergency? "Oh well, can't make up the quiz. I suggest dropping the class now".... it's like he doesn't get it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ESC10
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He started off the class by telling the class that if we weren't ready for college we should drop out before it effected our GPA and that moment basically set the tone for the rest of the semester

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ESC001
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a fantastic professor. I took his class when I wasn't ready to be serious and failed, but after traveling I realized I wanted to pursue geology as a career and am retaking his class. He's difficult but for good reason. It's a heavy subject as are all sciences, be prepared to work for your grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ESC001
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very old school and does everything on a chalkboard also does not use canvas and gives out tests that are 10 pages long also can be rude to students who do not share his passion for rocks and minerals

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ESCI0001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All you have to do is read a few chapters ahead to be ready for the quizzes, take good notes during lecture and you should do fine. According to him, only a few students get an A in each of his classes, but its not that difficult. No homework, gives extra credit. Uses an old textbook which is pretty cheap. Meep.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ESCI2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I just adore Professor Hilton, as an inspirational person. Paleontology truly is his life, you can really tell. He effuses with knowledge, and there's no homework. That said, he treats geology as rigorously as any college science class probably ought to be treated. Expect to study just like you would expect for Chemistry or Calculus.