Homer Montgomery - University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Professor: Homer Montgomery

Department: Science

College: University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3332HONS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty easy but his grading is a little inconsistent (sometimes he's very lenient other times docks points for small things). You're graded on several scientific journals (not as intimidating as it sounds) as well as a few group presentations and exams. You don't need to memorize much at all (if you can bs, you're good esp on exams)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NATS3330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his course as an elective. It was bar-none the best course I have ever taken. Be ready to work hard and think about the material, but if you do it will be worth it. This class challenges your thinking both analytically, and creatively, but it is an excellent exercise for the future.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: NATS4390
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Students who don't do well in this class are usually either scientific but not creative, or creative but not scientific. If you are like this, the profs will do everything possible to help you strengthen your weakness, but be ready to hear the harsh truth. If your idea sucks, they'll tell you. Let go of your ego and you'll get an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: NATS4390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Okay. This class was Hell on Earth. Be prepared to have your soul ripped into shreds by Montgomery and the TAs. He's nice enough, but is very close-minded when it comes to hearing your ideas. The TAs are the worst: very prideful and stuck-up. I had to take the class for my graduation plan, but would NOT recommend otherwise. Repeat. DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: NATS4390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy and will help you in your projects when needed, but it felt like this class was run by the TA. When problems arose, the TA talked to you about it with him just sitting there agreeing. He would forget somethings he told you so when you used them in your project he would ask why they were there. Useless class but required to take

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NATS2332
• 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:

This class was a lot of fun. We watched videos a lot and did fun debates sometimes. Requires a little bit of work due to the abstracts due every week, but was an overall fun class. The professor loves what he does so it was a good time. He goes over practice questions before the tests, and pulls almost all questions from there.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very funny, very knowledgeable, really easygoing. The abstracts are kinda difficult and you need to study for the tests, but the class is great.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NATS2332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great wonderful professor, the Dino class is a little tough, but I learned a lot. The class requires work and you will earn the grade you receive. Attendance is not mandatory, but it would be a good idea to not miss because a lot get covered. He is funny, knows his stuff, loves a debate, and he is fair...what more could you need from a professor

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Freakin' awesome professor. His classes are a bit tough for non-science majors due to the sheer amount of information you need to learn if you are totally inept at the topic like I was. But he keeps it real. He makes students learn a lot of stuff, which makes him freaking awesome.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of material to cover on his exams, which meant devoting a lot of study time during exams. The class was twice a week, Tues. was lecture and Thur. was totally online(he would post an online quiz every Thurs and it was due by Sat night.) The quizes were 10 questions, and took a while to answer. Most will pass the class but you will have to work for an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: NATS3330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alot of work to say the least. We had 11 quizes and 11 abstracts, one of each due at the end of the week on friday through webct and turnitin.com. do not need book, but you will become familiar with wikipedia. if you can write the abstracts and correlate that into a broader argument in a final format, your good to go. went to class once a week.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DINOSECT
• 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:

Well, he is very funny and is very helpful. The dinosaurs class needs a lot of time and work but it pays off in the end. He bumps up grades :) i think. I would encourage anyone to take his classes. Very interesting and smart.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, humorous, very enthusiastic about the subject. Somewhat opinionated on the field, but doesn't present opinions as fact. He's certainly not someone in favor of creationism, but that idea being anathema to scientists in general, that is understandable. Lectures can be a bit scatter shot at times. Fair but tough in grading, be advised.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Easy, just a lot of writing. Doesnt like philosophical discussions because he knows it would just result in arguements. Teaches exactly what the course title is...EVOLUTION. If you dont wanna hear about it, don't take the class. Great Prof!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GS3230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely useless. He'll sit and completely contradict himself on anything. I learned next to nothing and still pulled an A+. He has no flexibility in his opinions unless someone proves him wrong in lecture- which happens frequently.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SCIENCE
• 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:

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Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EVOLUTION
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Intellectually dishonest. He didn't allow for any philosophy other than his own. Totally discounts the idea of Intelligent Design, which is much more scientific than evolution. Insulting to anyone who believes in a Creator.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NATS3330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NATS3330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of writing, reading, discussion.