Jim Hathaway - Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Professor: Jim Hathaway

Department: Geography

College: Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GES202HONORS
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class 3 years ago and it is still the hardest class I ever took in college. Textbooks were literally novels you had to read 100+ pages of before EVERY class. Then exams consisted of a 5 paragraph paper based on one tiny little detail in those 100+ pages. Not a single multiple choice question, just one essay per test. That is it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a very knowledgeable teacher, but his voice made me want to fall asleep. But I needed to stay awake because every class was a lecture about one of the 6 questions you will write a five paragraph essay about on the mid-term and final. Also, he loved to do discussions and your participation was your attendance. Also, he gives lots of work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

He gives a lot of quizzes on the readings, but I didnt read a single one and passed them all even getting 100% on some. Started taking attendence due to no one coming to class. Big here project blows. This is not an Easy A class, but not really that hard. He knows what he is talking about and tries to get people interested. 10/10 would take again .

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• 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:

He gives a lot of quizzes on the readings, but I didnt read a single one and passed them all even getting 100% on some. Started taking attendence due to no one coming to class. Big here project blows. This is not an Easy A class, but not really that hard. He knows what he is talking about and tries to get people interested. 10/10 would take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GES115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy didn't get the memo it's a one credit class at Slippery Rock. You'll get 4x the amount of homework you should, tests are very difficult. There are obscure directions for each assignment. Nice guy and knows what he's doing but not a good teacher in my opinion. Do NOT take this class with him if you don't absolutely have to.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• 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:

Doctor Hathaway is a brilliant professor who teaches the class very well(to form your own ideas, too,to not simply follow the pack). He will give you all of the help you need- just ask. He's soft-spoken but what he has to say is worth listening to. Do the work, write well, and the rest will follow.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO0
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hathaway expects a lot, but is not unreasonable. He is very helpful and teaches so you learn the material, and are not likely to walk away without gaining an in- depth look at an issue. He is very knowledgeable and teaches both sides. NOT monotone, just pay attention!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• 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:

He is a excellent professor. Recognizes good ideas and holds you responsible for bad ones. He will expect you to clarify so don't give a bull crap answer because he will call you out on it. Workload is perfect not too easy or hard. If you are a good critical thinker you should pull a high grade if you do the readings because it is mainly concepts.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• 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:

Contrary to what others say, Dr. Hathaway is NOT boring and is a great professor. His Environmental Problems course is a lot of work, but it is designed to make students THINK and LEARN (that's why we're in college). I enjoyed the discussions in class and learned more in this class than in many others I have taken.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I do not understand how this guy got a doctorine for teaching. His class requires about 150 pages a week, and 3 quizzes a week, which are all essays. He teaches in a soft voice and is very unclear of what you need to do. The guy dropped the two lowest quizzes, which resulted in everyone's grade dropping significantly!! Avoid HATHAWAY!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Environmental Problems. I wanted to drop the class the first day, but i stuck it out. Lots and lots and lots of reading for this class. Know what your reading because he WILL call on you for discussion questions and/or comments concerning the reading. Tests are extremely hard however he lets you work on the test in groups the second time around.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy although teaches in a monotone soft voice...quizes almost every class all essay course...wouldnt be a hard class if there was more clarity in the quiz and test questions...some material doesnt pertain to US and Canada...overall good guy but wouldnt take any of his classes again

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Very boring class sometimes, but it is easy to pass and understand. It is not interesting most of the time but he does try to make things a little more relateable. Shows movies and gives quizzes. Overall easy class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: USCA134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seriously sooooo much work. Everything is all essay and half of it doesn't pertain to US or CA. Intensive writing and quizes pretty much every class, and if you don't take good notes your screwed. He's annoying and monotone and talks about his journeys around the world with a pink flamingo...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice man. Teaches in a very soft voice, so sit near the front. The tests are poorly structured and makes them difficult for the wrong reasons. Too much busy work for a 100 level course. I would be friends with the guy, but I would probably never take his class again...ever.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for Environmental Problems. I found this course very challenging and difficult. If you dont mind a difficult course in this type of discipline then he is the one to take. If its just an elective (as it was for me) I would NOT recommend it. Very approachable and a nice guy. Online chapter quizzes, like the tests, very challenging

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if youre looking for an easy one! There is way too much busy work for such a low level class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

class work is a little extrenous but is well worth the time and effort put into it..after all we are in college.. classes involve group disscussions which is an excellent oppurtunity to voice views and opinions...recommend

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

+++ The prof. is extremely approachable and very knowledgable...excellent teaching procedures and creates an extremely encouraging learning atmosphere...recommend all future teachers to take his class for a excellent model of a professor.. materials covered and discussed are very relevant to everyday and the room for creativity is allowed..

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOGRAPHY
• 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 class