Joseph Hasty - West Valley College

Professor: Joseph Hasty

Department: TBD

College: West Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There's a map quiz & homework assignment every week. Tests are divided into 2 parts; multiple choice is based on the reading (I think, I never opened my textbook), the second part is free response, gives you 15 prompts in advance goes over all of them before the test, day of the test he picks half. 2 chances for 50 extra credit points. Pretty easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOG002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everything is on quizlet (even exam q's). This is an easy online winter class but it is a lot of material to go through and a lot of homework assignments so manage your time accordingly. Super nice professor and he will work with you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• 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:

I took Mr. Hasty for Geography 001. I can honestly say he is very indirect with some assignments. He expects you to know what he wants without telling you which is pretty ridiculous. If you do all your homework and take the quizzes you'll pass with effort.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy online class, uses Pearson although 99% of answers are on quizlet. Highly recommend for those who need a physical science knocked out.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are amazing and he does a really good job of showing us how geography is applicable in our everyday lives. The tests aren't easy, but if the average is bad, he lets everybody retake it. He also goes over all the short-answer questions (they are actually very long) on the test very thoroughly and gives 100 points of extra credit.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO02
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am an Adult Life Long Learner and Geography is one of my passions. Working in the field of Tourism we are required to keep abreast of world issues and Cultural Geography with Hasty is "a breath of fresh air". Attending the lectures and doing the readings has been a true eye opener. I really enjoy how Joe presents his lectures. A true gem!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Workload heavy since the material is condensed for the summer. However, it was nicely organized into 3 sections, so as long as you stay on top of your work each section, there should be no problem. Professor Hasty is super understanding and flexible-- will give you extension if you ask nicely. Overall, smooth and organized online experience.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class in my first college semester, and it was the only class I looked forward to going to. yes, it takes work, but it's not impossible, and I found it very rewarding. The principles learned in this class, as you will learn, are easily applicable to day-to-day life, and are very interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Truly awesome teacher and would take again. Hasty made geography fun with simple understanding and jokes to go along with it. Although there are jokes, he is really serious about his teaching and helping you learn. If you're the kind of student that actually cares and wants to get a good grade, then please take this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOG001ONLINE
• 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:

You should do the reading before the assignments and make sure you respond to the assignments in time. You dont really get feedback or student-teacher interaction, so make sure you stay on top of the assignments yourself.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It was a difficult subject and a lot to remember, however, he makes his lectures fun. He gives easy homework and extra credit

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Joe Hasty and his Geography class are like a bag of trail mix. There is an outstanding variety of topics that get covered during the semester. Some of which people may not like, but during the course there will always be something for everyone. Lectures help with the tests, homework is easy, but take it serious. Be ready for lots of food analogies.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO6
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor he's very political he cares more about talking about politics in about actually teaching you geography he makes fun of people that are from other states he's not helpful he's just a really horrible teacher I would not recommend taking you out on there's a lot of homework the textbook is very expensive he expects a lot out of you

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was a fairly good instructor. Yes, there's numerous textbook reading. But in the end, the homework assignments are pretty easy and clear. Lastly, if you do all the EXTRA CREDIT assignments, you'll be able to pass his class. Otherwise, Fall 2016 was a fun class, I passed it, and he is prety funny at times, when it comes to analogies! :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is a nice professor and will bump up your grade. I took this class in Winter session, that why there are lots of homework and tests. Some of the questions the answers are online. There is a time limit for quizzes and tests, will not have enough time to look up for each answer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOG001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The course material is pretty difficult for an intro class. The quizzes are open notes but the exams are pretty difficult. However, he gives a lot of extra credit opportunities to make up for it. Hard to get an A but easy to pass if you do the work. Very liberal and outspoken in his political views.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took geography 1&2 online with him and while I'm sure he is interesting teacher in person this is not reflected in his online courses. These classes are incredibly monotonous and have almost identical assignments. I would not recommend taking these classes with him, at least not online because it will feel like a waste of your time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well off the chart you will never learn anything, he's one of those guys that's been partying his entire life and now he wants to be a teacher. He gives PowerPoint presentations and almost nothing from the PowerPoint is on the test. His class is just a waste of time and money and you won't learn anything. Just turn in papers and you pass...

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed this teacher. I think the people who are complaining are the ones who are lazy and do not want to make time to do homework. I am a horrible test taker and no teacher has helped me out with this issue except Hasty. He offers plenty of extra credit and you must do the homework if you want to pass.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO001
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had to take his class twice and it was horrible both times. He gives a lot of homework and requires you to read basically the whole textbook. If possible take another class.