Jennifer Lytwyn - University of Houston, Houston, TX

Professor: Jennifer Lytwyn

Department: Geology

College: University of Houston, Houston, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1340
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By reading I mean reading the lectures before the test. I watched the lecture vids for the first test and got a 90. The rest of the tests I just read the lecture notes before my test and got B's. Ended the class with a A- and was expecting a B. There was an easy project that gave me 3 points and she gave 4 point as a curve I guess. Cake cake cake!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO1330
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were hard to get through. Made a B+ and only spent maybe 8 hours with the material all semester by reading the slides and doing the self-tests, so not bad. If you put in the effort and time, this class is probably an easy A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• 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:

I took this class online. 3 midterms, 1 mandatory final (not cumulative). Her exams are based off her Powerpoint slides and the self tests which I highly recommend looking at. You can replace your lowest exam with the average of the optional assignments. There's a make-up test day in case you miss one of the first 3 exams. Lots of extra credit.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1340
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this course online so it was easy and at your own pace. There are 4 exams and optional assignments as well as a group project for extra credit. I didn't do the optional assignments nor the group project and I still managed to get an A in the class. I only studied the self tests, lecture slides, and the quizlets people made for the exam.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1340
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i was skeptical of taking this class bc of the reviews, but here is how i got an A. I studied all the slides, quizlets & self tests to the finest details. I began studying 2 days before. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT (group project, course quiz, optional assignments) its literally what saved my grade. you'd be dumb not to do them!!! def would take her again!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO1330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm in Computer Science. I took this class for my science req, and boy it was difficult. If you're not the type to like learning about rocks, read the textbook. Front to back. Everyone says you shouldn't and to just watch the videos, but trust me - the videos are 30-50 mins and you're not going to live through all of it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is literally the worst professor I have had in my entire college career. Some extra credit offered but the only grades are the tests. Professor is almost impossible to get ahold of and since I was a distance-learning student this was a huge problem. This class felt more like an upper level class as opposed to being an Introduction to Geology

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1304
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online this semester and let me tell you, It is by no means a blow off. BUT do not let the comments here scare you. I would start studying 2-3 Days in Advance depending on how much material is assigned. Just watch the videos on a high speed; understand and do the self tests. Do NOT slack, just put in 2-3 days of work before a test

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• 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:

Do not take this class!! 4 test no final. Overall grade is based off the 4 tests. Lectures are YouTube videos and the professor very dry and boring. Tests are usually 50ish questions and are so in depth. Avoid at all costs!!! Took this class online.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class (online especially) if you don't have to. Your grade is based off of 4 tests and they're pretty hard, a lot of memorization. There is a lot of extra credit opportunity but i still definitely don't recommend for anyone to take this class if they don't have to

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

To teach the course, she just has students watch youtube videos of lectures recorded several years ago. She does offer review sessions on Saturdays before tests, but if you have a work schedule that doesn't allow you to be there, there's no recording or document for that. The tests are extremely hard - don't take this prof for intro geology.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO1330
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is comprised of four tests. The lowest of the first three can be replaced by completing 10 optional assignments which are averaged. Exams consist of material on PowerPoint slides, so study them. You're given the opportunity to earn 5% of extra credit by completing a virtual field trip, or group project. Not hard, but mostly memorization.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1340
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

the class is basically the self tests and its super easy. The professor is one of the rudest professors ive ever had.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO1330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy online class. Test questions mostly from self study at the end of online chapters. Do the homework and it replaces a test grade. She gives up to 5 points of extra credit to your final grade.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1340
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took online - Homework's are not mandatory but do them as they will replace your lowest exam grade. 4 exams that you must go to campus and take in CASA. You can take practice exams on Blackboard that will contain questions straight from the exam, so memorize those. Memorize the practice exams, study the power points, and should be easy A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1340
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took the online class, and it was hard but I managed to get a B+. Just watch the lecture videos and/or review slides IN DEPTH. But make sure to take good notes because the tests come directly from the videos and slides. Self-tests are helpful but she changes up the questions on the test a bit. Would not take again because of the amount of work.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1340
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took this class for a science credit, and read reviews beforehand so I knew what to expect. Long story short, there are 8 homework assignments, and she gives you a detailed calendar. Average of them replaces lowest test grade. I took this course online, paid for the textbook but honestly just study self tests and the powerpoint slides.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't mind studying a large amount of powerpoint slides, then you will do OK in this class. The average of your 4 exams is your grade. Homework is optional. Offers 5 points total of extra credit and in-person exam review sessions. I personally did well, but don't take her if you have a difficult time studying on your own.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is definitely not an easy A class, she makes you work for it. Although majority her your grade is just tests, the tests aren't easy (STUDY SELF TESTS!!). She does give extra credit opportunities though, so that helps.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO1330
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Jesus christ okay here we go. If you are reading this please, please go back and find another professor. Seriously like I should have done. It is true your grade is based on 4 tests, your hw replaces your lowest score and there is extra credit. I have failed literally every test so far. And I do study, and try but I have yet to pass. I want to die.