Ken Yanow - Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Professor: Ken Yanow

Department: Science

College: Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His online class is easy! Not like some teachers that say "Discussion boards should be more than 8 sentences and you have to respond to three classmates." smh He may ask you to respond to one, but not all the time and he doesn't say how long your post has to be. There's map quizzes, like showing where lakes are or countries, easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• 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:

Went back to school after more than a decade. First online class ever. Simple if you dedicate time each day to do your work. Study. But overall it's interesting to learn new things in geography.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOGRAPGHY150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I like the how there is a discussion, assignment, and a test for each week. I found it easy to follow each task and response time to questions was quick. The tests are challenging. Excellent experience.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nicd teacher but you nees to read a lot.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Yanow is a cool professor who has a very clear syllabus. You know exactly what is expected. He doesnt overwhelm the class with home work, and a is a very clear grader. If you read the books used for the class you will pass. I would deffinately take his class again. I learned alot.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He gives you weekly questions based on power points, video lectures, and the online textbook. These questions are an average of 20-40. The last two power points added up to about 110 slides and the last exam was 70 questions. It is fairly simple but a lot to remember so be prepared and organized.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Despite the previous reviews. This professor is usually considered easy by some because of this type of class and the usual concept that geography is easy; however, this class is not meant to just finish it all at once nor you can just get an "A" by doing everything in the last minute. So please consider your dedication and your study-ethic.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOL104
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took the fast track course. His GEO104 class moved extremely fast, the textbook threw you in loops and was unclear AND the test very confusing. I recommend choosing another professor. The reviews persuaded me to choose him but I learned it was a huge mistake. Be weary.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ken Yanow is a tough grader, his lectures are boring. I did this class online. The other reviewers mentioned that he curves the grades on his quizzes. This was not the case for online. Please don't take his course if you really are not interested in geography and are doing it for the GED requirement.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Yanow is a good online professor for geography. It is fast track so every week you get a discussion board assignment, a study guide and a test one week and the other is a map quiz. read all the lectures and do all the homework and STUDY for the test because they are a bit challenging but use the study guides. highly recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really recommend Professor Yanow, he makes the class easy to learn, and provides all the resources and lectures needed for homework and quizzes. Easy A if you do the work.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

prof yanow was great! his tests were difficult but doing the whole study guide really helps. he always answers emails and is always there to answer questions. i am horrible at science but somehow i ended up with an A! the best geography teacher!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is the best! Even though it's a online class, he is very helpful. He provides powerpoints as well. You have weekly and discussion board assignments but they are really easy, 3 map quizzes which are easy because he gives you the list of what to know before hand. The study guides do prepare you for the exams! Overall, awesome class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Yanow is great! His tests are difficult, but his study guides do prepare you pretty well (if you complete them completely and diligently). Be prepared to work for the A, and don't be afraid to ask him for help. He is very knowledgable about the material he teaches, so take advantage of that!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Always available if you have any questions. The test can seem a bit difficult if you don't do the study guides. Provides a website, power points and videos for the lecture.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy but you still have to work for your grade

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYSGEO1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was an online class and he was GREAT!! so helpful provided study guide questions and even posted some of the answers on blackboard! His tests aren't the easiest but as long as you stay on top of all the readings and videos you should pass his tests and quizzes. I'm really glad I took this class with him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOL104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He posts video lectures of himself which most online teachers don't do. He's really funny and teaches confusing concepts in relatable ways. If you have any questions/concerns, you can email him and he actually responds quickly! Very cool professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG153
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GEOG153 is actually the GIS internship. Found an awesome internship for me with the City of Chula Vista. Previously took GEOG 150, 151 & 152 with Dr. Yanow and he was a great professor.