Kurtis Wilkie - Washington State University

Professor: Kurtis Wilkie

Department: TBD

College: Washington State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've taken. He is really passionate about the material and really wants everyone to understand it. There were 2 or 3 iclicker questions a day but as long as you pay attention they're easy. Exams questions are really similar to iclicker questions. Theres also lots of opportunities for extra credit throughout the course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOLOGY101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Gives good lectures and answers any questions you may have. He has study sessions before the exams to go over the material. I would definitely recommend taking Geology 101!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I feel as though this INTRO class is treated like a 300 level class. There is a lot of material to cover and I could spend a whole week studying this test and still only get a 75 on the exam.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really nice and passionate professor. If you go to every class and take notes and do the study guides you will get an A. He offers a ton of easy extra credit and provides a review session for every exam outside of class which is very helpful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wilkie is the man. IF you come to class and actually study, you'll get an A. Go to the review sessions, he gives you all the answers on the study guide which is basically the test. A nice guy who is willing to help and wants students to succeed. A fun class too.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As an elective-I feel bad for anyone who is taking this class. The proff is good, hes fair there are 3 quizzes and 3 tests the final being the third. I personally think the study guide was belony it didnt really help you. Important: you have to pass both the lab and lecture with a 60% if you fail either you will fail the course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Go on the extra credit field trips! They are so fun even if you don't find geology interesting! Lots of opportunity's for extra credit. Quizzes were the hardest. Smart work began to get annoying after a while. Labs really help you learn the material in a way that sticks! Friendly guy who loves geology.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wilkie is an amazing professor and I learned a ton from him. I knew nothing about geology coming into the class, and I can say that I came out of the class with something. I would retake this class again

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gives out a lot of extra credit opportunities, uses iclickers for attendance so bring it and use it! He is so passionate about Geology so if you just follow along and give it some kind of effort (& do the study guides) you will do fine. The lab isn't hard, just a lot of writing. Wilkie makes a lot of time for students so take advantage! He's cool.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wilkie was great, really really easy class. If you show up you'll get an A basically, so much extra credit.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are really clear. Uses slides that make for good notes, but he goes into more detail, uses videos, and utilizes iClickers for in-class questions, which was really helpful for people like me who need more than just PowerPoints. The iClickers are used for attendance. Offers a lot of extra credit opportunities too!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I didn't think geology would be that exciting, but Kurt makes it amazing! I even took an Extra credit field trip for fun! He is clear about what to study for tests, and only gives out a handful of assignments. Besides your weekly quizzes online, the lab is the tough part! And your attendance is graded by iClicker points!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 04311
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kurt Wilkie, what can I say. He is one of the best professors on campus. He goes out of his way to make time for all of his students. If you ever need help with your lecture grade he will make sure you pass if you put in the effort. The most difficult part of this class is the labs because are taught by TA's instead of him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOLOGY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wilkie has a passion for geology, it's obvious. The content is hard, but he tries his hardest to make it easy to understand. There are a lot of extra credit and he posts lecture notes and study guides online. He's also a jokester. Definitely a great teacher!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor is nice and the class is pretty interesting.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• 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:

Not a easy class but if you put in the time and effort you can get a good grade. MUCH easier than bio101 in both lab and lecture if your trying to get your science lab credit done with. Very knowledgeable and can answer all your questions, he is very willing to work with you. You get clicker points for going to class. Small extra opportunities.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kurt is one of the BEST professors I have had at WSU. He is kind and respectful and very helpful. He knows his stuff and will take time to answer any questions. He is genuinely interested in his students' education and is excited about geology. One of the best teachers I have ever had, period! Excellent.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOL101
• 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:

Great professor. Very helpful in and outside of class. Lectures allowed me to not read the book by simply paying attention. The lab is as essential to the course as the lecture, use the iClicker for XC, get as many points in lab as possible, and do the online extra credit because it may push you just where you need to be like it did me.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is way too much busy work. The tests were easy but the quizes were hard. Wilkie was a good teacher but I found the subject very boring. I ended up with an A-. Don't take this class if you like to skip. If you have to choose between astronomy or geology for your physical science credit, choose geology. It's much easier.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I went into this class giving absolutely zero you-know-whats about geology, and I just love it now. Wilkie is a great professor. Most information you need for tests is on angel, but get the book. Quizzes and tests are tough if you don't study, but almost no homework. iClicker means you really should go to class. TONS of bonus opportunities!