John Gries - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: John Gries

Department: Geology

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard to follow, no powerpoint presentations. The tests have basically nothing to do with what he talks on in class unless he goes off on a useless tangent. I would not take this class if you can avoid it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• 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:

His lectures can be difficult to follow, but his class is pretty easy. Just take good notes and read through them a couple of times before the test. Also, study the handouts he gives you, but don't bother with the book. There is an opportunity for extra credit if you want it too.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• 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:

This was supposed to be a class about environmental issues... of the 250 test questions this semester there was exactly one on environmental issues. I can't believe I wasted so much of my life on this class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• 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:

Thos class was sooo boring to me. His teaching style was not that good, it could be better. His test are challenging if you do not study. If you don't go to class take the S.I. session to get info and you'll get a good grade. He recycles past years test for new test. He needs to walkaround the class during test days. Its funny how many people cheat

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STRUCGEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed the course and the teacher. He?s a neat guy I like his attitude. He?s a funny nice guy who loves what he does. The labs throughout the semester are kind of difficult, but he is pretty lenient at grading.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gries is absolutely brillant!! It is truly amazing to listen to his lectures.His abundance of knowledge befuddles me and to the students looking for an easy A- LAZINESS IS TRULY A DISGUSTING QUALITY!! College should be challenging and I feel fortunate to have been one of his students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tells great stories to make a point. Use the SI sessions and brease through the class, or actually attend and enjoy the lectures. Good natured, always willing to fully answer a question. That hairy head holds massive amounts of info. I will take more classes from him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy, just watch out, he likes to twist some of the words around on the tests, i think it is just because he uses old tests though

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As long as you attend SI and study for the tests you can get an A. 50 pt. E.C. paper optional. I never attended class, went to SI before tests, and wrote a 3 page paper and I got an A. Very boring lecture, however.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy's class. tests are based on notes from lecture- book is 30 years old and worthless. if you go to lecture and attend SI you'll get an A. really nice guy, & knows his stuff. He's passionate about geology, likes to tell stories and looks just like SANTA CLAUS! He's awesome. glad I took class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very boring

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is probably the best professor I have ever had, and my major is unrelated to geology. You must attend class because his tests are almost all lecture and he uses examples and storys, so write those down as you will be tested on that. Great lecturer and well organized. Seems like he's on a tangent but really not. It's stuff you'll need to know

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOLOGY400
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gries owns the room, and is best experienced live in concert. He's our fearless leader, a rock hound with a heart of gold. Gries BRINGS IT!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Better bring a pillow to his classes...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOE300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is not hard if you go to the SI sessions. I got an A in the class only because I went to the SI sessions. I didn't go to class very often because his lectures are so confusing and have no outline. He is not helpful and doesn't use BB or email what-so-ever. If you go to SI- the instructor will tell you the questions that you need to kn

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

good professor but very hard to score

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is very boring. Material will put you to sleep. Make sure you go to class and pay attention, otherwise, you will be lost on the tests. Mini paper at the end is probably a good idea to do.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're taking this class find an athlete or a greek that is or has taken it as well...memorization is the key and you'll get an A if you know what I mean....