Howard Horowitz - Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Professor: Howard Horowitz

Department: Geography

College: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENST215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Horowitz is a very knowledgeable and respected professor. The whole class is lecture and you have to take your own notes to study. A few papers, take home midterm on a book, and final.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really great guy and always happy to answer student questions during lectures. You actually need access to the textbook because things in the textbook that aren't discussed in class come up on tests. Don't save it all until the last minute either, it's a lot. Don't wait on the project either, you have to do it throughout the entire semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENST215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class consists of only lectures, he talks for an hour and a half straight. Not only is this boring and hard to pay attention to but also does not provide opportunities for participation. He barely remembers his students names. Doesn't assign homework and the textbook is free online. He's a sweet man but not the best professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOG101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Howie is soft spoken, so I'd sit close to him so you can hear everything. He tends to ramble on about stuff for a while and is pretty dry, and always lectures the entire class time. That being said, he is such a kind soul and an amazing person. Im also taking Forest Resources and Enviro. History with him. Take his classes, he is very knowledgable!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENST215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're the type of student who don't do well with an all lecture class then DON'T TAKE HIM. He is a good professor and unbelievably incredibility smart. For the full hour and a half he just talks and talks and the whole class zones out and just go on their computer for the whole class. I wouldn't recommend him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG10101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall he was a good teacher. His exams were from the lecture no surprises on the test.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Howie. I plan on taking all of the classes he teaches. He is so humble and quite literally lives to teach his students. He is so knowledgeable and caring. His tests are based on his lectures so diligent notes are important. There is a textbook but I never used it. His tests are hard but if you do poorly he lets you retake it when your ready.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENST215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

2 exams, a take home midterm based on a book and a local environmental paper (5 pages). He is extremely fair and humble, but you must take notes to pass the exams. The lectures are a stream of consciousness, but they're brilliant, especially if you enjoy the subject manner. Avg. students will be bored and will stare down at their cellphones.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG303
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Water resources included in class mid term exam take home final exam group project final paper easy, clear and concise...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENST215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Horowitz is the cutest man alive, I love hearing him talk cause he's so passionate and knowledgeable. Kept me interested even though you have to listen and take good notes. Not too many assignments or tests, tests are essay questions though so be prepared!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

3 exams, worth 80% of your grade , a project and paper worth the remaining 20 % of your grade. the exams are all free response and are based on his lectures, its essential to pay attention and write notes the whole time to do good, rarely use the book. way too much for a gen ed. if you are able to avoid do it, if you're not then get ready to work

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOG10101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Three exams and two projects; one a semester long observation report and the other a short current event paper. The exams are almost entirely free response so make sure you are prepared; 90% of questions from lecture. Prof. Horowitz is kind & conveys the material very effectively but it is essentially pure lecture so it can grow tedious at times.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Environmental History 3 exams midterm, final, and take home, CEC, and short writing assignment. pay attention and take notes he has a lot of experience in the subject and explains them can be a little boring but I did not think so....

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYSGEO
• 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:

Class is long boring lectures and he doesn't speak above a whisper. You'll probably fall asleep a lot. He really cares about what he's teaching and has experience but the material is boring. You have to read the textbook. The projects are extensive, unclear and require you to observe on your own.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOG304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Howie is the bomb!! I'm currently taking my 4th class with him and he is the coolest! Everyone take him. He can be a bit boring and just sits and lectures for the entire period, but he knows what he's talking about! He is so interesting. Take him! He doesn't give much work, but some. He really cares about students and the subject matter.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOGRAPHY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For most, this teaching style will be quite challenging and outdated. Little work is required; however, it seems that many students struggle to pay attention as lectures tend to run on with little (if any) variation and most are disappointed with the class as a result. If being taken as a GenEd, other more engaging courses are certainly available.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENST21501
• 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:

Howie is great, real great to kick it with, and great to talk to one on one because he knows and has seen so much. But the lecture is dry and long. very difficult to pay attention to, and the test questions are based upon things that he may have mentioned in passing, so paying attention and taking notes is crucial.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took it as a gen ed. Not the most exciting class, but Howie is so kind, smart and helpful! Didn't need the textbook; just pay attention in class and KNOW YOUR VOCABULARY WORDS! 3 tests, one project, one short paper. I'm an English major, but I actually really loved this class! Excellent professor!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICALGEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Howie is fantastic. Hes a sage, a man with as deep a well of information as I've ever encountered. True he sticks to his lecture stance, but it's like fireside chats with your favorite grandpa. Definitely one of the older science rockstars at Ramapo. His class is a gift, not to be missed.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy and means well, but for a 101 class he takes it too seriously. He doesnt teach he rambles and his tests are un fair. He is the only one that offers this class as well. If you could avoid him i would.