Regina Capuano - University of Houston

Professor: Regina Capuano

Department: TBD

College: University of Houston

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOL3338
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most reviews here are for her intro geology course. However, if you take her upper level classes, beware. She absolutely refuses to help on homework (which you can't pass without going to see the TA's outside of class time) and belittles TA's and students. You'll probably have to take her, but be prepared. Pay attention to small details for tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I'm going to start off by saying that I stopped showing up after the first exam. While going up did help me a bit I don't personally think it's necessary. There's only 3 grades, and It was pretty easy to make a C/B just by lightly studying the slides for 2-4 hours split across 5 slides. She also curves the exams by 2-3 points (exams are out of 45).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• 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:

She's a real sweet lady, would recommend for an easy A. Just show up to class, take notes, review notes day before test, get A. The only grades you get are the 3 tests, she curves it anyways. Super easy, not a lot of work really. Would definitely recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor just reads from the slides posted online so I never showed up (only on exam review days and exam days). Tests are pretty fair. She only offered one extra credit which wasnt too easy. She was helpful sometimes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO1330
• 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:

I'm a non-science major, so I thought geology would be hard for me but it's whatever. This professor will only ask you what's on her powerpoint slides, don't buy the book! However, you do need to study because it's hard to guess rocks lol

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Grade is made up of three exams only. No homework or final. I only attended class on exam days, attendance was not mandatory. Professor reads from the powerpoint, which was available on blackboard for review. I studied a week before the exam and made As on all three. She does drop the first exam only if it helps your grade. Take her, super easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grades are from 3 tests only. Only reads from a PowerPoint. Didn't have to show up.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. All her lectures are online on her website. Only showed up for the first two lectures, after that I just studied powerpoints. Only grades are three tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No textbook, no attendance. I reccomend going to exam reviews for questions and tips. Just study the powerpoints because all the test material is on there. However you WILL need to study hard for the test. It's like word for word definition mixed with scenario questions. But don't underestimate this class. She cares, but she's not a great teach.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class isn't difficult at all and i barely went to class. All you have to do is study the power points. The only grades in the class are 3 exams. But forewarning, study for the exams over time. Don't try to do it all in one week.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO1330
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can't have your laptop or phone out, not even for notes. She literally just reads off the lecture slides which she provides on her website so you can skip class all semester. I only went to class for the first week and for the exams and I got an A- in the class, BUT I did study my butt off for the exams. Only 3 exams, no other grades

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOL4365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dry, powerpoint-based lectures, probably better for students that prefer auditory-based learning. Textbook wasnt used much, and a good portion of it was considered too outdated for use in class. Not very fond of people that go directly to her for help. Don't rely on formula sheets. Actual course material isnt too difficult if you're good with chem.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dry lectures. Easy material. Takes the class before the test to review. Very little to no extra credit. Three tests and no final. Doesn't allow you to use laptops in class. Overall very easy, but nothing special about this prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So long as you at least read the power points provided you should do decent in this class. Going to class makes getting an A easier. Expectations were very clear and she is willing to answer questions you have.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 1330
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to read the powerpoints to do well on the exams. Don't need the textbook. You have to study in advance, she is specific in her questions on the exams. She will drop your first exam if it helps. Use the videos and activities on her page, helps with understanding concepts.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOL4365
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is awful do not take her avoid at all cost. Not helpful what so ever, came to her office twice for help told me to read the chapters and look at the slides. The book assigned for this class was not helpful either so out of date and hands out countless packets. The H.W. takes around 3 to 4 hours to finish, AVOID TAKING HER

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Capuano is an OK professor, there are 3 exams and she drops ONLY the first one if it helps your final grade, her test are very detailed so you have to actually put in the work and study, I got c on my first test and A's on the next 2, so I was good, but just study a couple days before the exam and you'll be fine. don't get textbook study PPT

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

2011, class was surprisingly tough. Study hard, pay attention. He is kinda confusing on what will be on the test. Read the book and study the ppt.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I find geology somewhat interesting (Not a total snooze topic) so I had fun in this class. Just read the power points and you'll most likely get an A. IMO, most of it is common sense so if you have half of brain you should get at minimum a B. Capuano was fairly interesting too. I enjoyed her class, would take it again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOL3380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a good, not great teacher. Somewhat aloof.