Sean Richards - University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Professor: Sean Richards

Department: TBD

College: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of people will tell you that he is a bad professor, but those are mainly people who took his class thinking it would be an easy A. His test and quiz questions can be tricky but overall if you study and know the material, its pretty easy. He is a very smart man and sets his class up to be discussion based. Science majors: make him your friend!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the second time I took professor Richards. He wants his students to do well, but you MUST put in the effort. You have to take notes and study or you will not pass. The tests multiple choice, but you must know the material to do well. Process of elimination is not really an option. Taking someone else will be easier.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is a ton of information that he requires you to memorize. You have to sift through the nonsense he talks about, like his super long stories, to get the information. If you miss it, you're out of luck. The best thing to do is to record all of his lectures and go back and listen and make better notes later. Good luck poor soul!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes pretty average. Thats about it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He gets off topic WAY too easily. We are most definitely not going to be finishing the curriculum. He also seems like the professor that finds some sort of joy From students failing his class. He gets snarky with students and other individuals that come into our class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENVIR1500
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his Esc1500. His class is focused on 3 tests and the final, with weekly quizzes. You won't get any homework and he does have one extra credit assignment available. His class is focused half on the "News of the Day" and half on the actual textbook information. You don't NEED the textbook, but it is helpful. Some people like him, some don't.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you have the chance try to avoid taking his class. Mainly because he is all over the place in his lectures and his quizzes/ exams are just nearly impossible to ace. His exams are multiple-choice but the options are very similar causing confusion and none of the above is a solid answer on less than half of the quizzes. DO AVOID RICHARD!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO2080
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The problem isn't whether or not Dr. Richards is knowledgeable about physiology, he definitely knows what he's talking about. The problem is how he treated his students. Dr. Richards knows so much that he made us feel stupid for not understanding things, and refused to admit to making any type of mistake. I don't recommend taking him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENVIR1500
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was awesome and I learned a ton. The tests were pretty difficult but overall it was a great class, would take him again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4280
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED this toxicology class. Dr. Richards cared so much about his students, and I always felt respected when he spoke to us. I walked in not knowing what toxicology was, and I left with more knowledge gained than in any class Ive ever taken before.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENV150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I completely disagree with most of these reviews. Richards class was my favorite this semester, and honestly kept me in college. He's very inspirational and funny in class. His tests ARE hard and you HAVE to take good notes. But as long as you study you'll at least make a B. Textbook isn't necessary. He answered all of my questions well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is OK. Sometimes the things he would say during lecture would contradict things in the book. His tests can be tricky and confusing because of the differences between his lectures and the book. He does allow you to meet with him to discuss the test and will give points back if you can prove you're right.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend taking his class. He is not helpful at all when you ask questions. He was very unclear on how he grades (he messed my grade up on blackboard) and when I emailed to ask about it, he emailed me back with a sneaky comment meant to make me feel dumb for asking about something he screwed up on.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO2100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Richards is one of the toughest teachers I have had in my undergrad. The key to succeeding in is class is just be a connoisseur of the material. Take good notes, read the text, supplement with relevant outsourced information. Don't expect him to be much help if you are a slacker. He is extremely brilliant and inspired me to work hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good teacher

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Many people think his class is hard, but if you pay attention and take good notes it is not. You cannot just print his power points and expect an A. You have to take notes of what he says too. Study hard and you will do just fine. It is a very interesting class, and he cares a lot about it. He gives quizzes, and they help you learn. Not hard!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Test are really tough in this class. You learn so much and Professor Richards is my favorite professor, very inspirational, but you must attend class, you have to study and read the textbook (not required but highly recommended) for his class. Extra credit of 10 points and the lab is an easy A and it's 25% of your grade so that's nice.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1500
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Richards! He made me earn my grade and that's what made him a good teacher. He taught me personal responsibility and because of taking his class I thought of new, more efficient ways of studying. I would suggest anyone to take his class. Don't be scared to meet up with him, he's a real personable guy AFTER you get to know him a little.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Richards is a tough grader and doesn't really want to help you. If you go to him for questions, he might just blow you off. If you take notes over literally every single word out of his mouth, you will be fine. Everything he says is fair game for the test. He really will inspire you to care about the environment. And, wow, is he hot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ESC1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the worst class I have taken my whole college career. He says that he is willing to help and wants to answer questions, but I have had multiple experiences where I have gone for help and he has been either been rude or not helpful at all. I would not suggest taking any of the classes he teaches.