Robert Hazen - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Professor: Robert Hazen

Department: Science

College: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Hazen gives great lectures and is very considerate of his students. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you should go at least for the iClicker questions. He gives helpful study guides before exams and they're all MC. There are tons of opportunities for extra credit.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is basically goes over a lot of science. The professor is great and the classes are interesting. Show up to class because there are clicker questions that are worth points. There are 4 tests with 20 questions, 5 pts. per, and 1 final. There are other assignments to do to get more points. I liked the class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Makes complex science topics easier to understand especially for people that are not in science fields. Really fair when it comes to grading and makes lectures interesting and engaging. The class is not difficult and there are plenty of opportunities to get extra credit and bring your grade up!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is a solid choice for mason core. His lectures are long and boring but show up for the clicker questions. He gives lots of extra credit, and there's 4 tests and a final exam all of which are multiple choice and very basic. Don't buy the textbooks though, they are completely unnecessary, almost everything is based off his powerpoints.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are really long but he is passionate about the subject. A ton of opportunities for extra credit, I didn't even have to buy the book. Small tip though email his assistant instead of him bec she is also a student so she might sympathize

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PROV302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Demeaning through email, emailed him concerns about my grade & instead of just saying no respectfully, he further went on to saying I am a distracted student & could have been a good student because he could see that did well on all the exams. I get very good grades and am a concentrated student, so that bothered me that he would say that.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is made up entirely of exams and a few major extra credit opportunities. The tests are difficult. Frustratingly, what he says will be on the exam hardly ever shows up. Extremely boring lectures. No one pays attention in class. It's hard to learn because there are so many topics he wants you to grasp. Seems aloof outside of class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hazen is simply amazing! I would seriously take another course with him for sure! He makes any science topic very interesting. I normally am very bad at science, but the professor went above and beyond. Definitely an easy A! His tests are the exact iClicker questions, so come to class to get extra points and the test questions.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class to pass if you do the work. Everyone should get an A even without the textbook. He posts slides of every class online. He uses a total points system, where total available points are 1050 and 250 come from iClicker, so attendance is key, 300 from tests (100each), 300 from final. And last 200 come from museum visits and seminars.850 for A

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: UNIV301
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rambles in lectures, expects too much time outside of class with activities like fueled trips to museums. Exams are only 20 questions but are extremely difficult & are not taught in the lecture or in the study guide he gives you. Grades are more focused on the time and money you can spend on the class rather than retaining infoWould not recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class consists of i-clicker questions so don't skip or else you miss out on points, gives tons of extra credit opportunities. He does keep some info off from the power points so make sure to pay attention to what he says. Gives out helpful study guides and each test is only 20 questions. I got A's on the exams without the textbook. Easy class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Hazen was very polite, and knew how to lecture. He has a point based grade system in which you can only gain points, which makes it next to impossible to NOT get an A. He also offers a generous amount of extra credit. There is some work outside of class, but it is nothing too crazy. A must take non lab science class for Mason Core! 10/10 imo

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Incredibly smart and loves his job! Class is points based with iclicker questions so you have to attend or lose points. Lot of outside work like visiting museums. Exams are harder than I expected but study and pay attention and you should be fine

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing and probably best professor and class I've taken at Mason. Love his grading system-it's based on points and you earn them throughout the semester. Very easy to get an A. By showing up you get points too! Love!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: UNIV301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked this class. He is an nice professor and his lectures are interesting. He's incredibly smart but still able to make it relatable to real life. He recommends going to 3 lectures/3 museums and 1 GMU art and 1 GMU Sport but it's not mandatory. 4 exams lowest one drop. Attendance is mandatory iclicker questions goes towards your grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class. He is an amazing professor and his lectures are amazing. He's incredibly smart but still able to make it relatable. He recommends going to lectures/museums but it's not mandatory. His exams are easy if you study. Participation matters using iclicker questions to get points towards your grade. You'll def get an A if you try!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PROV301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hazen is a great instructor. His lectures are interesting and it's obvious that he is an expert in his field. The class itself is a bit of work -- 3 seminars, 3 museum visits, 3 exams, and 1 cumulative final. You'll get an A if you take advantage of the extra credit opportunities. Also, you have to show up for class to get Iclicker points.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: UNIV301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

GREAT PROFESSOR. His lectures are very clear. Grading criteria is very organized and there are many extra credit opportunities that if you do them all, then even if you get 80% on all the exams and your final, you will still get an A. Great professor if you want to enjoy the class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: UNIV301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is a lot more difficult than I expected. Requires a lot of assignments (museum visits and science lectures) outside of class which can be difficult to complete. Offers some extra credit which is nice, but exams (20 multiple choice questions) are very difficult. I was surprised at how difficult the exams were.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: UNIV301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I felt like the requirements were a bit much for this type of class. 3 museum visits are required and three lectures are required. His tests were hard. Attendance is mandatory because of the iclicker points he does every class, about 25. So that helps balance your grade. But it's not an easy A.