Claude Bolze - Tulsa Community College

Professor: Claude Bolze

Department: TBD

College: Tulsa Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class would have been much better if I would have taken it in the classroom. There are a certain amount of labs and a certain amount of tests in the semester and that is it. Professor Bolze was great at adding extra credit to the tests. Overall it was a good class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1113
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Basically he tells you what book to use and gives you three assignments, three reviews (not for a grade) and three tests the entire semester. You're pretty much on your own, but if you read the book and do the review and homework you'll pass the test. Don't look for someone who's going to help you out a lot but its easy to pass this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOL113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There are literally 3 homework assignments worth 50 pts each and 3 tests worth 100 pts each. Which means you have to do all of the work in order to pass. You get about 3 to 4 weeks for each homework packet which is 25 questions that you pick from his list over the assigned chapters. Easy class, he offers extra credit on homework and tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1014
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bolze is passionate about what he teaches, and it shows. Learning about rocks can often be boring, but he adds in personal stories and keeps lectures engaging. Your grade is comprised of four multiple choice tests, homework, and labs. Tests are hard and required a lot of studying for me, but he prepares you for them with reviews.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1113
• 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:

Took this class online and it was beyond easy. All you really have to do is read the text book, fill out the homework, and take the exams. As long as you read your text, you should have no worries. 3 exams, 3 homework assignments - easy as pie!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1014
• 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:

If you use the study guides he gives you, you'll know exactly what is on the test. Tests have 5-7 additional questions for bonus points, and you can earn bonus points on homework assignments as well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He got really good reviews but I had a lot of difficulty reaching him when I had questions. Probably because it was an online class. I had a glitch with my grade because of Blackboard not uploading an assignment correctly and it took over a month to reach him and have my assignment reloaded and graded. I wouldn't recommend him for an online class

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I would not recommend taking an online course because you will have to do all the lab work on your own and they are lengthy - all labs are done in groups in class and you make easy 100's on them all as long as you show up and participate. His lectures are great and he is an awesome teacher. Very understanding and down to earth.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYSICALSCIENC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

basically, come to class, do what he says (which isn't much), do the labs and do some of the optional extra credit on test then you'll pass. it may seem like a lot, but it isn't. he's really nice and is very clear on things. He also posts study guides which are basically the test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1014
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, Bolze is a good teacher but expect to have a lot of lab homework for the online class. There are plenty of opportunities for extra credit which will be needed for the incredibly hard test! (if you have no interest in Geology)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 1014102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an incredible and awesome instructor. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. INCREDIBLY PATIENT with most people in class who constantly ask asinine questions or try to be the center of attention. Fun discovering a new interest in geology. Attendance is not mandatory, however he gives you the answers to the homework questions during lecture time. I have not missed any labs, but here that the make-up labs are difficult.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was an online class for me so don't know the teacher personally. He gives you enough information to understand the course. Clear cut instructions, just keep on pace with your labs. must read book and do labs to pass. He does leave a lot of room for extra credit for each exam. No need to contact the teacher in this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1014
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bolze is a very sweet old man, he obviously loves geology. He chases some fun rabbits in class but for the most part his lectures are 5050; I've had better, I've had worse. VERY flexible if you miss a class or lab. Tests are TOUGH! If you need a lab and are not a science person, take this course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Bolze is a good teacher and is enthusiastic about geology. I will say though that the class was a bit easy for geology majors. This was my 3rd semester and his tests were the some of the easiest I have taken yet. Granted, I have an interest in the subject. All in all I would certainly recommend his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1014
• 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:

I am a NOT into science at all, but Mr. Bolze was a good teacher. I am not at all interesting in geology but he made the class fun and I learned some new things. Test can be hard if you don't study or pay attention in class...BUT his notes explain a lot

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1024
• 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:

Amazing professor! Both Geology classes (physical & historical) were awesome! You learn so much in this class! If you like science,don't miss this class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHSC1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting guy who knows a lot about geology and a good amount about most other sciences he covers. He takes a while to get used to, but once you do he's a big teddy bear. be ready to enjoy the comics at the beginning of each class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an incredible and awesome instructor. He is INCREDIBLY PATIENT with most of the people in class who constantly ask asinine questions or try to be the center of attention. Because of his class I discovered more of an interest in geology than I thought I had. I will be adding Enviro science degree to my list of to dos. He is also funny.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1002
• 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:

The 'Geologists' is a great professor. I had a hard time with all the terms, but I didn't study the wasy I should have, yet still passed sastisfactorily. He is so funny and we had a class clown who made things funnier. Mr. Bolze is a goofy (sawry), great teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOL104
• 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:

This instructor is awesome! Not an easy class, but I really enjoyed it. He really knows his stuff! Tests are tough, but as long as you study you should be ok. If you turn in homework, (he gives you the answers in class) and participate in labs, you should get a B+ or higher. Highly recommend this instructor!