John Petersen - Oberlin College

Professor: John Petersen

Department: TBD

College: Oberlin College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENVS354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

John Petersen really likes the community engagement projects. I took his 101 class and this 354 class is a glorified version of it. You will work with other students on a community project, and fill out his proposal, final report, and self-reflection. He's a good professor, but expects a lot and is much of the time unclear on those expectations.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENVS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was one of the worst I ever took. It was boring and obvious. His idea of making people take groups tests is HORRIBLE.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENVS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class was too unfocused, but it covered a lot and was very interesting. Great assignments. Petersen's a good teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENVS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Petersen is extremely knowledgable and passionate about the material. I am glad that I picked his 101 class. I find his lectures fascinating. He is also a clearly nice guy but sometimes his intensity makes me a little uncomfortable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENVS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a tough course, you will work for your grade, definitely. he's very engaging and clearly passionate about the material though, so it all pays off.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENVS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Petersen is really enthusiastic about what he's teaching... though he might not be in his office often, he's very approachable by e-mail or after class. I think he's one of the better professors I've had. He does assign a lot of reading though, and it's all stuff you have to read, so be prepared.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENVSBIO316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class, learned a lot, pretty intense. Prof was one of the best I've had: knowledgeable, organized, approachable, and open to suggestions/feedback.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENVS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very passionate teacher who is really invested in the subject matter and believes a lot in the students. This becomes a problem, however, when he believes students can do a huge amount of work. He is also really busy and not always to meet.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENVS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

tough but good