Eric Hovanitz - Santiago Canyon College

Professor: Eric Hovanitz

Department: TBD

College: Santiago Canyon College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ERTH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's got an old school style but tries to embrace technology. There are lots of quizzes that require reading the text and questions can be tricky. I suggest reading very carefully to avoid being duped. He's a funny guy and not a threat if you're smart. He makes the content accessible but you definitely have to try for this class. Would take again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EARTH110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and leader to the geology club. If you want to pursue Geology or Earth Science he is the man! Very fair greater and very clear of what he expects of you. Took his Lab would take again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO101L
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've ever had!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ERTH115
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the worst teachers I've ever had. He is rude .. doesn't answer questions clearly.. makes you learn on your own he doesn't even teach. He takes away point if you don't come to class but only for some people. Some people he lets it go. All of his tests are over 100 questions. Talks more about himself than the material.

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: Mandatory

Comment:

Eric is a great professor. He always makes the subject interesting, and is very passionate about the subject and his students. He's also hilarious, constantly making jokes relevant to the subject, and never takes himself too seriously. Just pay attention to the lectures, pass the daily quizzes (super easy, usually with extra credit) you'll do well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class. He is very enthusiastic so class was never boring. Pay attention to his lectures and read the book. ( Has powerpoints on BB ) Not a hard class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

After taking this class I can say without a doubt he has to be one of my top favorite professors at SCC. He's knowledgeable, funny, and really does care about his students. He does have a small quiz once a week but it's very easy. He's an easy grader as well! If you have to take geology take Hovanitz's class!!! You will be happy you did!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EARTHSCI110
• 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:

This class is hard!! His tests are really hard!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EARTHSCI115
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

"Do you go to college to learn and forget or learn and remember?" "Should you be talking when I am talking?" "QUIET!" Get ready to be treated like you are still in high school. Very old-school style of teaching. PTT lectures are dry and his website is very outdated and hard to navigate. Lab was strictly workbook. Exams include essay answers.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EARTH110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hovanitz is a great professor. He gives a list of possible exam questions beforehand and if you go to him and talk to him in his office hours about the questions you don't understand, he is happy to help. The lectures can be a little boring but the class overall is super easy if you just put in a little bit of time and effort.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EARTH110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Oh my gosh his exams are the worst! They are so confusing and he tricks you so many times on the exam! If he changes one word and you don't notice it, it's automatically wrong! He seems like a nice old guy but then if you annoy him or get him mad well he gets crazy. Don't like him nor his class. His lectures put me to sleep. Worse teacher!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the most ridiculous quizzes and random test questions that have answers like "two of the above, three of the above, all of the above" and he tries to trick you on every question. I am a 4.0 student and I wish I had never taken this class. His Website is outdated and the links don't open properly so it's almost impossible to get notes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOL101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super enthusiastic about geology so you wont be completely bored while hes teaching. He has quizzes at the start of class so make sure you are on time otherwise you lose out on points.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fun teacher. Great guy. He knows what he's doing. Read the textbook! Cannot pass with the lecture alone. Go to his office hours if you have further questions. He will help you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy and knows his stuff about geology. He likes to trick you on quizzes so beware and read everything carefully. Also make sure to be on time when there is a quiz otherwise you miss out on points.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOLOGY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hovanitz is awesome. Period. He is smart in GEOLOGY and in all sciences. I took his class course, and his lab course (approx. 5 hours two times a week). Good character, very wise (in everything), and WILL PASS YOU IF YOU TRY! He has all the answers, just ask! He got me into geology (rock expo's, collecting, ect) He will "rock" your semester. LOL.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ERTH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing teacher who wants his students to be able to learn everything about geology. He is kind of a tough grader but if you study for the tests you should be fine. I did not really use my textbook very often but I made sure I took a lot of notes. His tests always have a written portion but it really isn't hard at all. He is pretty funny!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! I highly recommend Hovanitz!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EARTHSCI110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

no homework only tests and quizzes so i suggest reading the book. there was a quiz every monday but it was relatively easy. take good notes and you'll get by, read the book and you'll do good.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely despise his style of teaching. He moves through the material too fast,or doesn't go over it. Then he expects you to fend for yourself after that.