Larry Kodosky - Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI

Professor: Larry Kodosky

Department: Earth Science

College: Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO1530
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Here's the basics: Grades hard, expects a lot. Expects you are a Geologist, even for intro courses. doesn't give breaks through class, even to the very last sec. We had more than 30 complaint forms against him; the College doesn't care. Take it if you have 1 or 2 other classes nothing else. Very very hard intro course, even for Gen Ed. Don't take.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO1530
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did not enjoy his class as much as I thought I would have. He's a nice guy, also very intelligent and knows his stuff, but he seemed a bit critical, he expects people to know everything about Geology the first day of the class, he can be harsh, and I don't like how he grades tests and group assignments in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FSN1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolute worst class & teacher I've had. I'm interested in science and was excited to learn. I was so wrong. The topics he talks about are interesting, but he expects you to come in class already knowing the things you're in class to learn. He makes fun of questions, and goes over so many topics you don't know what to study for. Do. Not. Take.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GSC1530
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The hardest professor I have ever had. Of this is not your major DO NOT TAKE IT. he's a nice guy, and clearly knows what he's talking about, but very clearly does not understand the difference between how an intro class is taught and how a graduate course is taught. Completely unreasonable, and there is no tutor to help you on the campus.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FSN1500
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor was rude, condescending, and judgmental. He believes his approach will motivate students but it comes off as superior and elitist. The professor needs to work on his people skills and learn to engage his students rather than alienate them. He believes his 20 plus years of passion for the subject would be auto transferred to all.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FSN1500
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kodosky is a smart individual. He will mark you down on EVERYTHING. I'm not saying I don't like him, but he is way too harsh and dry. He is a nice guy, but you will absolutely not get a one hundred percent on almost anything. I got one in the entire semester. These are the type of assignments that are supposed to be grade boosters but no.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO1530
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

In my 2 years in college, this professor is the worst I've ever had. His grading is ridiculous, he will find something to mark you down on, even .2 is worth it to him. He freaks out when he sees cell phones, he told a student he would call public safety if he did't put it away. He's professional, but rude. Save your money & time for another class!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO1530
• 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:

This class was really fun. The lectures are very thorough and cover all that is on the tests. Labs were very interesting and enlightening. I believe that a lot of people who complain also don't know how to complete a real course with high expectations. We had some complainers but those who did the work and participated did well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FSN1510
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm sad to see here so many poor reviews of Dr. Kodoky. Also remember the views here are represented by a 53 Y/O man with a learning impediment. For me, on average, 26 hours/week study time for this class to maintain a B average. He is good teacher but you MUST show effort. Difficult but fair. I would take other classes taught by him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FSN1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I dreaded this class every week for 15 weeks. It was a four hour class, and he literally lectured for four hours, except on the days when he gave out an in class assignment 15 minutes before class ended, so we would literally be there an extra 15-20 minutes doing the assignment. He was very unapproachable, and had unrealistic methods of grading.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 1510GEOLOGY
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kodosky is horrible. I am a straight A student and I received a C. I generally take 19 credits a semester without a problem, but this class threw me through a loop. I worked harder in this class than any other, and my results were extremely unsatisfying. Dr. Kodosky does not give - or + in his grading system either, so it really screws your GPA

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GSC1620
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Heed the warnings, spare yourself and your GPA. As a student on the Dean's List, I struggled endlessly with this professor and course. When approached for help he is unwilling, snarky and still marks down answers he went over with you. It is absolutely impossible to succeed with Dr. Kodosky. He is intelligent and qualified, but awful at teaching.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FSN1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a 4hr lecture class with 1 10-minute break. There are inclass assignments but never know what day it is. Bought a book and read it but it was useless, gives power points with all the information. Very tough grader, never can get a 100% because he doesn't like your words or not descriptive enough. 67% class average. Had to give curve.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GSC1620
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He explains everything thoroughly & gives print outs of the power points to follow. He takes off for everything though, even when he helps you formulate your answers for labs. I don't think anyone in my class got an A, I would say in order to pass his class you need to record the lectures because a lot of test questions are pulled from lectures

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GSC1620
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wish I could drop this course. I've never had a complaint about a professor at OCC before, but Dr. Kodosky is the absolute worst. The way he grades essentially sets you up for failure, sent out an email after the first class saying how "every stud failed the homework assignment." Absolutely unrealistic and unhelpful. 0/10 do not recommend.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FSN1500
• 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:

I am currently on week 5 of his intro to science class. I can say with certainty that this is, indubitably, the worse professor to ever step foot on an OCC campus. Even if you get 100% of the answers correct, if he doesn't like how you wrote it, you will get at most a 75%. Teaches material in the driest, most boring manner ever. Heed my advice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GSC1530
• 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:

attendance is mandatory, but lectures straight off the packet. does not teach at all. classes are a bore and you will loose interest within the second you walk in the door. this professor is a tough grader and you will not get over an 85% on anything.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GSC1620
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm only a few weeks into Dr. Kodosky's class. No I wasn't expecting it to be an easy A, but this guy is far too critical on every aspect of instruction. The class has "intro to" right in the name. He uses the excuse that this course is transferrable so he has to be extra difficult on grading everything. Really dry teaching method and lectures too

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GSC1520
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kodosky's class is easy if you put the work into it. He's very knowledgeable and willing to help if you ask for it. There were a lot of labs, lots and lots of lectures, and the tests are non-scantron. He gives out study guides before hand and gives feedback on tests. It's a little dry but he really does want to see you pass its just up to you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GSC1530
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are very hard and labs are graded very hard. Not much room to make up extra easy points too bost your grade. Wouldn't take one of his classes again.