Steven Schnell - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA

Professor: Steven Schnell

Department: Geography

College: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEG105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think a lot of people discredit this guy because he lectures most of the class and tells you he wants really specific information from you on assignments and tests. Hes honestly a really understanding person whos great to get to know thoughso even if you need to get gen-ed classes out of the way, Id recommend at least one class with him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEG020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm seeing people diss Scnell from Geography 020 which is the most basic gen ed geography class you could possibly take. I am in no ways a stellar student and had a high A average because I actually showed up, listened, and took notes. People are complaining about doing that as if that's not to be expected of you from EVERY college course. Grow up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEG020
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot of reading assignments. You might not even go over it but then other times he'll make you get out a half sheet and write a response to it. Its a coin toss with him. Really hard not to fall asleep in there. Hes also a really tough grader. He literally gave out a sheet on grammar and punctuation the first day of class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEG020
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schnell was a bad teacher in my opinion. The class was very hard, and you can't even read his hand writing. He just lectures the whole class every class. His test's are hard, and you only get 3 of them. I would suggest passing on taking him if you can take a different prof I would!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEG020
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall he is a very smart teacher that knows a lot about what he is teaching. Very hard grader though. Doesn't let go of spelling mistakes and small things. Lots of out of class work also.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEG225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

225 is a discussion based class and it was pretty cool. Its a GEG class that isn't really a GEG class. Assigns a couple of short readings per week with a blog post and a discussion. Class will be boring if people don't read and participate. Wasn't hard at all but some topics weren't my cup of tea. Very nice guy and old school. Would recommend

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEG020
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is fine if you're looking for a relatively easy gen ed. The professor has that obnoxious "holier-than-thou" vibe and will throw a fit any time he sees a phone, even if you aren't looking at it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEG020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Schnell is a great professor and an amazing guy. He made cultural geography really interesting and I always looked forward to coming to class. He has you write some small papers but it's easy points. The tests are very difficult though, but you get to make corrections on them to get some points back which was a blessing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEG20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good guy and you can tell he is really into his job, but he is SO BORING. He tries to be funny; it doesn't work. You have to write down everything he says in your notes, but it is almost impossible sometimes because he goes so fast. Show up to class or you will miss a lot! I honestly hate this class. Dr. Schnell is a good man though.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEG20CD010
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I could come into his lectures with the most energy in the world and his voice always put me to sleep. He obviously loves his job but he is stuck in the past. Never uses powerpoint for notes he's real old school and just stands there and talks and expects you to write down each word you say. Test are very hard, better read every single reading.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEG020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a good professor and knows a variety of different material. Really educated guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEG20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher! A hard course but totally worth it. He makes you work for your grade but you take away a lot from his lectures. He doesn't use d2l and doesn't write much on the board so be prepared to listen. A very interesting class and if you are willing to try hard you'll get a good grade and leave with lots of knowledge.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEG225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Discussion based class. He wants to know what you think! Just read whats required, its not a lot, and you will take so much away from it. Extremely smart, incredibly interesting and tons of life experience. Best prof Ive ever had. Down to earth, helpful, clever, funny. Knows his stuff inside and out. Made me want to change my major!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEG110
• 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:

he is a really nice guy and he definitely loves what he does! however he doesnt use D2L and doesnt write his notes down anywhere, you actually have to pay very close attention and just write down everything he says. His tests were hard but he gives a study guide which is a MUST DO. He also lets you correct your tests which can go up a full grade.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was okay but if you cant write your notes really fast it will be difficult. I literally wrote down everything he said so I ended up getting a B in the class. He gives a study guide before exams, DEF FILL IT OUT AND STUDY THAT! short essay questions come from study guide. Pay attention, write everything he says, youll be okay.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEG020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very smart and interesting guy, very cool class. That said, SO difficult for an intro class. You need to go to class every day and the exams are HARD. MUST use the study guides. READ ALL THE E-RESERVES; he picks them randomly for essay questions, so you will be doing a lot of extra reading for an A. Avoid if not terribly serious about this subject.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEG20
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Took this class to raise my GPA. Not a good idea. It actually brought it down. I thought for an intro. class that it would be easy. Yeah, no. If you don't take notes, you will fail. And, half the stuff we learn is never tested on. BS. Wasted my time learning info when I should have been learning about something else.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEG20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Schnell teaches an interesting course with awesome topics. Be a great listener and take notes and anything he tells u to read, READ IT! Exams are intense and include essay questions but are manageable since he offers many opportunities for extra credit and corrections on work that is not a 100%. Awesome info, just take notes and pay attention.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm almost positive he had absolutely no idea what my name is. His topic choices were extremely interesting, but the class as a whole just didn't flow well. It didn't help that I never actually got to connect with anyone in the class, due to minimal group work or chatting time.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schnell is a very knowledgable professor in US & Canadian geography. Unfortunately, he tends to talk very fast & does not write much on the board. His exams are not easy & he requires a lot of details on essays. An A is possible, but only if you study a LOT. Gives extra credit for participation & allows test corrections for up to 20 points.