Richard Booth - Cornell University

Professor: Richard Booth

Department: TBD

College: Cornell University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CRP5540
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your odds of getting an A are approximately 1 in a million. Be sure to do all the readings, study, go to class and discussion, ask questions, pray to your god(s), sacrifice several animals, fast for weeks, repent, and then you may be lucky enough to receive a C.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CRP1100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Despite that Professor Booth is one of the most genuine, down-to-earth, and caring people I have every met, DON'T take this class. Papers are graded on esoteric grounds and A's are seldom, if at all, ever handed out, it is without a doubt the hardest 3 credit course I have taken, and there is an exorbitant amount of reading. Only take if required.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CRP1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Booth's American City class is by far the worst class you can take. Grading criteria on essays are not clear, lectures are mandatory and are not helpful in any single way. He just rambles on and on. There is way too much reading for this class. If you are not a Planning major or minor, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRP1100
• 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:

Booth is an awesome guy and is passionate about what he teaches. The course itself is VERY writing and reading intensive. The lectures are mandatory but have no real relevance to the exams, although they can be interesting if you pay attention. TAs can grade tough, but if you put the effort in, you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't take American City unless you are a URS major or minor. The class seems mostly like a independent study; there's a lot of reading and writing compared to most other classes. Booth's lectures are often incoherent rambles, and although you will not learn much from them (just stick to the readings) he is a funny and genuinely nice person.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CRP1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for The American City. Booth is really interesting and always has a ton of things to say. If you ever need ideas for a paper or project, or just want to discuss some random topic outside of class, he's really helpful. He doesn't hand out high grades unless you actually do the work to earn them, so if you put in the time you'll do fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CRP5540
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

not even worth it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRP444
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, it's an intense class. However, Professor Booth is extremely fair, and unlike other professors in the department, he will give you an A or A- if you truly deserve it. Try to take a class with professors who seem nicer, then you see your final grade and you feel cheated. Booth is tough, but again, he is reasonable and approachable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRP444AND451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's funny how half the comments are extremely positive and the other half are extremely negative. My guess is the students who hated Booth either didn't go to class or didn't do the readings, and consequently got bad grades. I worked by butt off but learned a ton and enjoyed it. Take both classes if you're interested in environmental law.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENVIROLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does NOT know what he is talking about with regards to national issues. Does not like to be questioned in class. When factual errors are pointed out he is dismissive and blows past them.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CRP444
• 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:

Prof Booth is a great guy & makes learning a ton of info. fun. This class starts where envir. law begins, and moves on from there--so it's not limited to the big cases. This was my favorite class at Cornell, but I worked my butt off. You get your grades the old fashion way with him...you earn them.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CRP408
• 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:

Unsure if that's the right course tag...I had him for environmental law and he made me work for my A-. case briefs up the wazoo, straight-lecture style class, and a fun field trip to Ithaca's sewage treatment plant.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRP380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's terrible! talks about environmental projects in the boonies of NY state, like Plattsburg. If you're interested in learning about famous environmental issues in cool places such as Yosemite, this is NOT THE CLASS. He's also hella boring.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CRP451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor - if you're interested in Enviro Law at all, take one of his classes. Not to mention he's possibly one of the smartest people alive.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CRP451
• 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:

AWESOME professor. Really wants you to learn the material and understand concepts. Challenges you, but in a good way. I'd reccommend any course he teaches. Won't be an easy A by any stretch, but it'll be worth it.