Jim Carew - College of Charleston

Professor: Jim Carew

Department: TBD

College: College of Charleston

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO103
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE! Does not post ANYTHING online. Goes by a point system, which makes it super difficult to find out what your grade is in the class. Gives POP Peo's as a chance for extra credit, but 5 extra points isn't going to do much if you make a bad grade on the test. Also, test answers choices can range from a to h on a question.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST teacher I have ever had in my life. Does NOT post anything online and gives boring monotone lectures. There is no way of knowing what's on the test unless you take notes in class between is boring rants about how he has taken pictures of rocks. DO NOT TAKE FOR GEN ED REQUIRMENT. Was the hardest class I've taken and I'm a senior in the bus sch

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOL105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You must come to class and take verrrry detailed notes of stuff from the powerpoint and what he says as he doesn't post PowerPoints online. Everything is fair game. Few tests and there is a "pop" quiz every week to earn extra points. Goes over the answer to quizzes and tests afterwards.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOL103
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Only has 4 tests, that are incredibly hard with answer choices A-M. Does offer extra credit with pop quizzes. But if you made a 32 on the test, and 10 extra credit points, you still aren't doing that well. Is a very knowledgable professor, just is the hardest class I have ever taken. do yourself a favor. don't take him. currently crying rn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a good person, and is really knowledgable of the material. But if you want to pass, don't take this class. Half of the material you are tested on never comes up during the lecture, and you will never hear of it during class. He posts no material online, therefore if you miss class, you're screwed. He does offer extra points tho.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

so so so bad!!! awful for a gen ed and intro class! everyone I talked to in the class was failing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carew is extremely knowledgeable in Geology. His lectures are jam-packed with information. You MUST take notes and pay attention in class. If you do that and study hard, you're going to pass and pass well. He gives so many extra credit points over the semester that if you don't pass you didn't try at all. Difficult but passable for sure.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not use powerpoints. Does not put ANYTHING online. Everything you need to know or have is given in class. So, if you miss a single class you will more than likely fail. He gives quizzes EVERY single class. His tests are so intense, packed with information. It is too much information to not have it loaded online for everyone to study. DONT TAKE

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard tests and pop quizzes, be prepared to study days and day ahead of test just to pass. Lots of extra credit available.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOL105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Once again, you reap what you sew in this course. There's simply way too much information to learn without taking notes. He gives extra credit quizzes every few days and the exams are made up of questions from said quizzes. I will admit, the lectures can get quite boring but if you show up to the quizzes and study them before the tests you'll pass.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor in the Geology department. He may have a lot of knowledge about Geology, but he is extremely specific and not a good professor. Do not take his class unless you are a Geology major.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO103
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible class. So hard to follow. He goes into specifics that are completely irrational for an intro class AND for a general education class!!!!! Respect the guy on a personal level though. He's too smart for his own good. Do not take this class unless Geology is your major. You can learn alot, but super unnecessary if its only for gen ed.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Long lectures, goes through slides too fast, "pop" quizzes every day, and like a few tests and a giant final. It's a point system, so the quizzes don't hurt you--they are just an opportunity to earn more points. But quizzes are HARD and detailed!--tests too! I recommend him only for geology majors --cuz you will learn a lot. Everyone else beware.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take if you are not willing to work for it. An A can be received if you put in an honest effort. Carew knows his stuff, but asking him questions is hard because of that: he tends to be self righteous. I had a C in his 103 class, but an A in 105, once you know his system, you should be good to go.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO103
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher, DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PALEO
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ridiculously specific in everything he wants. Lab exams are impossible.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOLOGY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can honestly see why this class is difficult for most. Professor Carew is an extremely tough, but fair teacher. This approach does not gel with most college students, but after being in the Marines, it was a familiar approach to learning. You cannot slack your way through this class, having said that, if you just build an interest you WILLpass

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 10412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome geologist with amazing work history. He doesn't waste time on people who are not interested in the class, but has a massive well of experience to draw from and will happily share it with any student who actually goes to see him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't believe in grades so he gives points. Tests are called "point earning opportunities". There is a pop quiz almost every class which is the way he takes attendance. Pop quizzes are for extra credit only but every point counts in this class if you want to get an A. It's really difficult to know how you're doing throughout the semester.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOL103
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I truly hated this class. Carew was honestly one of the worst teachers i have ever had. He does offer a lot of extra credit but the tests are extremely hard. No matter how much I studied or payed attention in class I never got above a C. This course is way too hard for a hundred level. I do not recommend it what so ever.