Joseph Shoopack - Pennsylvania State University - Berks, Berks, PA

Professor: Joseph Shoopack

Department: Science

College: Pennsylvania State University - Berks, Berks, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's usually straight lecture (unless its a lab day)&you take around 5pgs of notes for each class.He structures his lectures with great organization.Write down everything he says.He always reviews what is actually going to be on the tests before. The tests were challenging, but the lab has so many points it's hard not to get an A or B. Easy grader.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC101
• 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:

This professor is SO old fashion that he's cute. If you need to take a lab science and science isn't your thing, THIS is the class to take. He gives you everything you need to get a good grade. Be respectful, pay attention to him and you will learn more about rocks than you thought you would.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Shoopack, aka Mr. Feeny, gives a lot of notes! You will take 3 pages each class. His tests are hard so study. He really knows his stuff though so if you have any questions he's the one to ask. The tests are 100 q. & multiple choice. Very boring and you're in class for a long time. Only take it if you need the class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. He knows his stuff and knows how to teach. Miss one class and you miss too much, you have to get notes from someone else. You take extensive notes in his class. Not a blow off class for sure. You must be present and focused to get a good grade

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I didn't like this teacher at all. I found the class EXTREMELY boring and the tests were relatively hard. I wouldn't take him again. I didn't consider it an easy A at all!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO21
• 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:

hes really enthusisastic about teaching..if you can get the notes from someone who has had the class you will get an A. he has been doing the same exact notes and worksheets for the past several years. take the class if you need an easy A

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy was pretty cool. He REALLY knows his stuff. He goes over exactly what is going to be on the test the class right before. You get an automatic 100/100 just for going on the field trip to Crystal Cave. He also gave us a 9% overall curve at the end of the semester! That's a pretty sweet curve if you ask me! Plus, he's a real nice guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher, really knows his stuff and is very excited about it. Very helpful - tests are easy as long as you take good notes and show up for the reviews.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I agree, a very easy class, especially if you need a science credit. He gives you a perfect quiz grade just for going on a field trip. :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOSCI020
• 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:

Great professor. He definitely loves what he teaches. If you know the content from High school, it is a breeze. If not, the class is still easy-- simply take decent notes as all questions on his tests are directly from the notes. Go to his reviews if you need extra help. Easy class, fun class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes a good guy, you just gotta get used to his yelling and repeating himself. His lectures are pretty straightforward just take good notes and u dont even need the textbook. Easy tests, just go to the reviews he tells you exactly what's on the test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Take notes WORD FOR WORD in this class. You could probly get away w/out the big text book. Also, don't do what I did tho and just memorize things. Honestly, for his (extremely hard) tests, you gotta be able to put theories into practice. A little hard to understand concepts. Curves tho so thats good

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

AWESOME teacher! I'm not sure how anyone could love rocks so much but he def. makes an attempt to make you love them too. You don't need the big text book, the class before the test he gives you the questions, just go to class and take notes and do the lab and you should get an A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOSCI20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

this guy was cool. but you know how in austin powers he can't control the volume of his voice? yea it's worse than that. he yells like he's at a monster truck rally. his enthusiasm about rocks is parallel to mine about****. good teacher and easy if you take notes and pay attention.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOSCI20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i LOVED him! he is so energetic and it really helps fuel what can be a boring class. hes a very sweet man, and i highly reccommend him. SHOOOOOPACK!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOSCI020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOSCI20
• 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 such a cool guy! He is very clear and not too hard, but not too easy! His rock tests are easy, but his tests are so long! Do not buy the big text book--its worthless! He goes over the test before you take it. jus write everything down!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very easy if you take notes. Treats the class like a highschool class! Nice guy. Very enthusiastic about the course!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The subject is boring, but he knows the subject well and is willing to help. The class is pretty easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOSC20
• 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:

good stuff