Madhusudana Rao - Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Madhusudana Rao

Department: Geography

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Didn't know the professor's / class name the entire semester, because he only emailed the class 4 times. Doesn't post any original work, everything comes from the book. Test questions are all online. For the final paper, it's nearly impossible to write, because you aren't taught ANYTHING. Oh and test days take hours to complete (106+ questions).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes so sweet and nice! We had 3 exams(including final not cumulative) go to at least one event and write about it or, write a term paper! I did the event but, I didnt do well on the first test so I had a C and asked if I could the term paper to boost my grade(extra credit) and he said yes! I got a B+. Hes nice show up to class and take notes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an okay professor. I had him for human geo. Every class is lectures and they can get really boring and long. the tests make no sense and the notes you take in class wont help you but he does scale the tests so that will help you. you have to go to two guest lectures and write about them. hes not a bad professor he's just boring

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUMGE151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice, he's hard to understand because of his accent but is always cracking jokes. His class is mostly lectures and note taking and there are only three tests for the whole semester that aren't very hard. There is little easy assignments here and there but no homework a pretty easy class if u dont mind lectures

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Rao for Human Geography in Fall 2016, and I thought he was an excellent teacher! He was there to help me when I was in the wrong, and he was able to help me get to the grade I wanted. I recommend this professor to anyone who likes to learn about human geography!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Made us pay an extra $100 for WileyPlus to take the 5 tests. These tests would be IMPOSSIBLE in a classroom. Only take him online because you can just look up the answers straight from quizlet. includes 5 100 question tests, usually take over an hour to finish, & weekly discussion

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took him online, very easy. 4 discussion questions that was basically your own opinion and about real life matters. 4 tests, and one 4 page paper on your own topic. As long as you do all of it, should be an easy A!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUMGE151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice but his lectures are very boring and his accent is very thick. His exams are very difficult if you don't enjoy the class, but he does scale grades. There was only 2 homework assignments. Also his class notes are very disorganized and hard to follow.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class is easy with very little homework and two small take home projects. Every classs you just copy notes off the board. There are two tests not including the final and they're only based on the chapters of notes taken. You will need to have and read the textbook because he takes questions straight out of the book that may not be in the notes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easiest online class ever. You have about 4 discussion questions (no research or evidence required in your response) and 4-5 tests online which you can google the answers to while taking it. 4 page final paper on a topic you choose. Take this class for an easy A. At some points it was like I wasn't even taking it because we didn't do anything!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was difficult because of the way he ran it. The lectures were not good and clearly disorganized. His tests are unfair in my opinion. The book is definitely necessary if you want to get a decent grade in the class. I really would not recommend taking this class unless you absolutely have to.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sometimes he could be pretty disrespectful with poor manners but this class was easy. We barely had homework and class everyday is taking notes. I would not recommend buying the book because all of the essential information is in the notes. I would not skip this class regularly because he keeps track.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very Hard to understand. Takes him a while to try and get his point across with his lectures. Tests are very long and sometimes contain stuff you won't even go over in class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

EASIEST CLASS EVER, grade is based on 5 tests thats it,

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was very hard. He was rude and not very helpful. His tests are hard, 80-100 questions and include details we didn't even discuss in class. I wouldn't recommend this professor to anyone.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class has a lot of information that you will need to know for tests. There are 3 tests, 100 questions each. tests are really hard and you have to know everything he says. just pay attention, dont miss a class, and take lots of notes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online. Had to pay $75 to access the tests he assigns on WileyPlus. Consists of 5 tests with 100 multiple choice questions. He's not too helpful, but easy A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is super nice and interesting! You take notes most classes but if you just pay attention, you'll do fine and won't even need to study. You don't need the book, don't waste the money! Never any homework, 3 tests, 2 quizzes and no papers/essays.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG151
• 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:

DO NOT TAKE HIM!! He's nice at times but he swears to the point of trying to be funny and appeal to his audience.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I'm taking the web class and it is so simple that I am afraid I am doing something wrong.There are 5 quizzes 100 questions each. No other assignments, he isn't prompt with returning emails, a must take if you want an easy A.