Peter Scull - Colgate University

Professor: Peter Scull

Department: TBD

College: Colgate University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter is one of my favorite professors at Colgate. He is the reason I chose to major in ENST. The material was very challenging but the lectures were super interesting and I learned a lot. He really wants you to learn the material and will schedule tutoring hours. He is a very fun and entertaining guy, super chill too. Highly recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG131
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This physical geo course wasn't easy for me because of the material but Scull is willing to work with you outside of class. He's very dedicated and just a chill person. I'd take a class with him again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FSEM178
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher and man. Tests are brutal but he has a fair scale. He wants to challenge every student and you will learn a lot. Readings aren't necessary and very little homework but heavy prep for the tests is NECESSARY. Friendly and approachable and overall good class, some outside events which are fun. Good FSEM and advisor, but can be spacey.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FSEM178
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peter is great! He is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable in and out of class. He is a great advisor, really relaxed, and makes himself very available. He cares about all his students and gives honest feedback about anything. Despite his laid-back manner, doing the work and showing you care in class is essential to gaining his respect. GO PETER!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Scull is the best. He is hilarious, sweet, and tries to get to know all of his students (even when they are 50 of them). Also, Climate + Society was not at all his research area, but I still felt like I could ask him anything and he'd know the answer. A great GE, even better with Scull.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG245
• 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:

Scull is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is really chill outside of class, and if you go to his office hours he will make sure you understand the material. He assigns meaningful work, often involving original research. Be warned- despite his laid back nature, he definitely holds you accountable for class material. Take his classes!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOG245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Scull is a brilliant scholar and professor, but a below average teacher. He acts very nonchalant the entire semester and then lays down the pain train during tests. Don't be surprised to wind up with a C if you can't figure out how to think like him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOG131
• 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:

Fairest professor I've ever had. Challenging, yet understanding. Will bend over backwards to help you with anything, school related or not.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CORECORE
• 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:

Scull is amazing. He cares a LOT about his students, and is more than willing to help anyone if they don't understand the material. He is very open minded and will never tell you you're wrong on a project. An absolute fantastic professor, especially since the class could have been awful with an average professor. TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Peter is the man! He is such a caring, intelligent, and laid back professor. He is very invested in the lives of his students and truly cares about everyone who shows an interest in the material. He is also more concerned with the learning process and makes sure you understand the material. One of the best profs. at Colgate.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

scull is one of the coolest professors at colgate. super laid back. extremely easy to talk to. highly recommend going to office hours!! and he loves what he is teaching so class is interesting and painless.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FSEM135
• 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:

he is the man. great FSEM professor. gives honest/straight forward opinions and information. very helpful resource/first advisor. the class was useless information, but we didnt have to do a lot of work.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's the man. My favorite teacher so far at colgate. Very helpful if you don't understand the material and tries to make class fun, different and engaging every day.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Eh-must be losing his touch judging from ratings. Wasn't so helpful. Nice but kind of boring . Thought I'd be majoring in this but changed my mind now

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FSEM
• 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:

great teacher and advisor...first time teaching the FSEM so a little bit of testing of the waters, but overall, very interesting class. extremely helpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOG
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor at Colgate! He is extremely helpful if you go to him after class with questions. Puts a great deal of time into his classes and students. Everyone should take a class with Scull.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is incredibly helpful. He really wants to make sure students learn and understand the material. He doesn't mind going over the same question multiple times to make sure everyone understands it. He really cares about the students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOG
• 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:

Didn't really offer any individual help. Tries to be nice through. Maybe helps tyhe girls

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not really that helpful or interesting even though nice guy

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Pretty easy teacher, one paper, midterm and take home. Class is VERY boring at times