Michael Forrest - Rio Hondo College

Professor: Michael Forrest

Department: TBD

College: Rio Hondo College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOL150
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The easiest professor at Rio Hondo 100%. He's a cool guy, all you do is go to class, lecture and the last 30min of class you can stay to watch a film for extra credit if you like. Graded on 4 exams, and drops the lowest of the first 3. If you dont show up to final, you'll fail. Highly recommend taking

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Real interesting. Not stale.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His online class isn't super hard. It's average. Each week you get two multiple choice quizzes and then two written quizzes. He posts them a week and a half ahead and you can take them any time. He grades your total points on a curve. If you ask him why you got something wrong he tells you. If you put in a little effort you get an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took him in the summer along with his GEO151 (lab). he is such a great professor. very energetic, great personality. he grades on a curve so every test is curved along with your final. he also plays movies at the end of class for extra credit points.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Harder teacher ever. He doesnt give lectures or notes to students, you have to figure everything out on your own. He gives you about 3-5 quizzes and tests on the same day and doesnt grade fair. He expects extra when youve already given him everything he asked on the quiz and tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm biased, but if you also don't like school like me, don't take Mr. Forrest's online class. The canvas was not well organized and he spams unimportant announcements. There was no deadline calendar and no grade breakdown to see how well you're doing in the class. I just felt lost in the class. The quizzes were short answer heavy. Textbook required

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Forrest is a great professor. Attendance isn't mandatory but after every class he plays 10-20 min videos that you can stay for-for extra credit. Lectures are a lil heavy but really informative. Makes sure to take minor breaks in between. Book isn't really necessary. He drops your lowest scoring quiz out of 4. He also gives you a broad study guide.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOL150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you need to knock out a physical science- take Forrest's class! I tried to take this class online before and it required so much reading. The in person class is so much easier and book is not necessary. Almost impossible to not pass. I didn't have to study anything outside of the notes I took. He offers extra credit for watching movies.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable, always available, grades on a curve, quizzes not timed Super tough grader, 23 chapters, each has 6 -10 vague essay questions + 2 multiple choice quizzes. 25 pt Extra Credit is 50 questions you go on your own hunt for answers & pay to visit Natural History & Earthquake museums to look for the answers. ZERO late work accepted

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class. Learn all kinds of stuff. The instructor is funny. Take it. You'll be glad you did.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've had so far! His lectures were very interesting and always gave such great advice. No homework and gives extra credit everyday just for showing up to class . I recommended him to all of my friends and they loved his class as well!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Forrest twice now and both times proved to be my favorite class of the semester. The lab was more challenging than the lecture class as there is a lot more memorization involved, but with his heavy curve even if you don't understand it all you only need to understand more than everybody else for an A. I actively recommend him to others.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is such a friendly Instructor. Really good lectures and gives such awesome life advice from time to time. I am so glad that heGreetings wonder, fabulous and fantastic students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i'm currently taking his class and i have just taken his first midterm it went great really straight forward. just pay minimal attention and you'll pass. hes really hilarious. a real gem. if you need a physical science in order to transfer but have full schedule you can definitely fit this class into it your scheduled.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOL150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His grading is based off 3 midterms, a final, and no homework. The study guide makes up most of the test, but a few questions are from the book. He goes over what is important to know for the upcoming exams. If you are looking for an easy A, take this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• 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:

you won't need the book just go to class and write notes all 4 tests are 100 questions but he's good at grading and will let you slide

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• 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:

Loved him. Takes maybe half of class lecturing then puts up a video to watch for extra credit. Gives you questions to write down as a study guide before the exams. Exams are multiple choice & true/false, he curves them so if you study enough you'll be fine. Very funny and likeable person, take his GEOL150 class if you're getting ur GE out the way

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the best professor I have ever had, Class is not difficult at all and he curves the test significantly. EASY A if you study slightly !!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Class. I learned things I didn't expect.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOL150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

magnificent, wonderful, delightful & fantastic students!! loved Dr. Forrest easily my favorite prof. Highly recommend!! It's an easy A , just make sure to show up to class, study & take really good notes. Grades tests on a curve and drops lowest score. He's obsessed with disneyland & loves to tell jokes. Also gives great advice about life (: