Jonathan Fowler - Saint Mary's University

Professor: Jonathan Fowler

Department: TBD

College: Saint Mary's University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doctor Fowler is one of the best profs Ive had. His lectures are entertaining and very interesting and he is really passionate about teaching. 5 quizzes and 2 assignments, but theyre fairly easy if you go to class and read the textbook. A really great intro course to archaeology or just a fun elective. I highly recommend taking his courses.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fowler is one of the best profs! He doesn't post slides but his teaching style doesn't require any slides, there is a lot of textbook reading but the material is interesting and the textbook used was a very easy read. Very clear on what he wants on assignments. His use of humor in class and way of teaching keeps the attention all class 10/10!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome lectures, super funny and caring guy. Keeps things interesting and makes sure his students really know what they're doing. No exam, just five quizzes & two assignments. Instructions on the assignments are clear and quizzes are pretty easy if you pay attention. Doesn't post slides, though.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARCH1210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I dont find Jonathan to be clear in his grading of papers or what he wants from your papers. The class is fine hes a great lecturer and the quizzes are pretty easy and dont require much studying. But the major things your graded on dont have any real instructions, and his feedback isnt much help.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, easy class. Show up and copy down what he says. Reveiw the textbook before a test. Put a little effort in on the assingments; and you can get a good grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARCH1210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

100% the best prof/class I've ever had... The guy is a genius and his class is so fun to go to! Not an easy class because he's actually trying to get you to learn something. Take any class with Fowler and you WON'T be disappointed!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wish I was more interested in Archeology otherwise I would have taken Dr. Fowler ever chance I got. He was an amazing prof and so well spoken during lectures. He really made the first year class enjoyable even though it was 100 person class. I wish him well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Personable, good sense of humour, patient, attentive to questions, high professional integrity. Teaching various methods of spacial/detail appraisal through non-archaeological readings was innovative! Test questions were crafty but fair, and always on-point. Thanks for a great intro to the field of study.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Fowler! He even gives first year archaeology students the chance to do some archaeological fieldwork. He is supportive and helpful, and makes the tests and assignments fun! Definitely would recommend taking his courses. :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jonathan is funny and personable, however his lectures suck and he gives so many quizzes. You have to read the textbook to pass them which are worth 60% of your mark and not to mention reading the textbook was a serious struggle. no midterm or final, 1 easy assignment), 2 in in class assignments and 6 quizzes. I wouldn't recommend taking for fun.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Readings not necessary but the book is definitely required for online quizzes. Class is entertaining for 8:30am

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his Intro archaeology. The prof was amazing, really nice and helpful. Textbook is mandatory almost everything you need to know, No exam only 6 quizzes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Personally, I loved this class. I'm going to be an Antrhopology major, and I found it kept my interest the whole term. The class is heavily on the textbook, every week there is quizzes on the chapters. You should also attend the class, he will quiz on that too. He's hilarious, and easy to talk to! Great to get to know him, I'd recommend this prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ARCH1000
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I personally couldn't stand this professor. He makes his class seem more relevant by making online quizzes and menial things like movie questionnaires impossible to do well on. I took 12 pages of notes to take his online quizzes and would still come out with a 70-75. Made me lose all interest in archaeology and dragged my mark down. Don't do it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• 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:

Took this class as an elective, and I must say, its rather difficult. The actual class itself is overall quite easy, however his quizzes consist of all textbook material (the textbook is a long read, lots of names/dates). Everything is worth 10%. The class was great however the quizzes destroyed my grade. Even a few arch majors had Cs in the course

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

You need the textbooks (timed online quizzes on really random stuff from text that you cant actually study for like dates and random archeologist names and definitions - better to just have the text on hand.) Actually reading it not necessary. Classes are early but worth it to show up. He's super interesting/funny which helps. Coffee required.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• 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:

Best professor & class from my entire degree.... & I'm a Psychology Student.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor! Makes every class interesting (even at 8:30am) and is a really great lecturer. He marks fairly and makes it very easy to do well in the class if you make an effort. I recommend him all the way!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Fun class easy to get through even if it's at 8:30 am!, Read your text book and you will not need to attend class , but do so, great fun!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1271
• 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:

Very good prof. - smart, charming and really knows his material! highly reccomended class!!!!