Ed Wehling - Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Professor: Ed Wehling

Department: TBD

College: Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: NATS1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Ed's class online. He gives you a PowerPoint that covers certain topics of whatever subject you're working on for the week and skims over them, not getting important information to you at all. Be prepared to google extra stuff because you'll need it. A teacher needs to be better prepared for an online class. Ed is horrible at it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lecture potion of this course was entirely comprised by a textbook, and is very much an independent study. The entire grade for the course is determined by a series of tests. If you are uncomfortable with this type of class, I would recommend taking it in person, but it worked for me as an independent learner.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was easy for three reasons : I enjoy the subject, I am an excellent reader and Ed gives you step by step study guides that further explain the material, with included links to learn more. There are 7 tests, all timed. If you have trouble reading quickly, you may do poorly on tests. Ed's a great teacher, and available if you need help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: NATS1101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wehling is a very interesting man but is truly a hit or miss class wise. My astronomy class was online from the start and we were only graded on 6 out of 7 tests, that's it. Students do a lot of outside studying from the book, which he provided many resources. Overall, follow his expectations and you will succeed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: NATS1003
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It really is hit or miss with Ed. He clearly knows Geology profoundly, but is unrealistic with grading especially with which students actually care about their grade. No doubt he pushes students which is a good thing, but he needs to change his grading format.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't slack, anybody can get an A in this class. All you have to do is read the study guides, the textbook and take 7 tests. The tests are not easy but if you know all the stuff the study guides tell you to, you should be fine. Grading scale is super lenient and lowest score gets dropped. He emails about how you're doing gradewise too.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took astronomy online with professor Wehling. He isn't a bad teacher, per se, but rather, not really a teacher at all. The most he does is moderate your own learning by providing a loose study guide and extra reading materials. Actually read and study the textbook and extra materials efficiently. Every 2-3 weeks you take 1 test, but that's it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took the online Astronomy class with Ed, he's very generous with grading. Anything 75% or above is considered an A. He doesn't do homework, which can be a good or bad thing. There's 7 exams, and of the first 6 he drops the lowest score. He provides study guides, but you need to actually read the chapter to do well on the exams.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: NATS1005
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

To be frank, Ed scared me during one of the early labs. And since there is no homework and the tests are hard, I feared it to be the worst course I would take at AR; I was wrong. Ed is an amazing professor; if you take good notes, do every lab, and actually study you'll pass no problem. He's actually nice and cares about his students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NATS1005
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was pretty nervous about taking this class, but it was the best decision I made all semester. Ed really wants to see his students succeed, and his teaching style is refreshing and lectures are easy to follow. No homework, just 5 exams, and he drops the lowest score. Even so, I learned more in this class than most. It's worth the extra studying!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: NATS1005
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A professor that genuinely cares about his students and strives to teach them real-world skills. Class is based solely on lectures so take good notes in order to do well on exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ed can be intimidating, but if you're respectful and you pay attention (actually showing up to class helps), then you'll be in good shape. No homework, only tests, and they are straight out of the notes you take during lecture.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: NATS1003
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ed is such a great professor. He understands that we are there to learn and he is there to teach us. There is no homework, only exams. I recommend quizzing friends and following Ed's advice for studying. He also grades on a different scale, which makes an A accessible. He explains stuff in good detail and will answer any questions. TAKE HIM

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked his class pretty well. The lectures were interesting as well. But the tests are hard to pass, class average was about 50%-60%. Showing up to class wasn't mandatory but necessary.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test were hard, but if you thoroughly read the chapters and take notes (and use his study guides) you should be fine. Ed also curves your grade, which is honestly so helpful and drops the lowest test score.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His online class was extremely difficult. He doesnt believe in homework or discussions, only exams. They are extremely hard, and while he gives you a study guide, most of the things on the exam arent on the study guide. That makes it extremely difficult to study, especially when he gives you four chapters to read every two weeks. Wouldnt rec. ):

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took an online class from Ed. While I passed the class with an A, it was one of the hardest classes that I have ever taken. You won't pass his tests, which is your entire grade, unless you are thoroughly reading the chapters and following along with the provided notes that he gives, while taking your own notes. Time and dedication is a must.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ed is amazing this is a class you should take if you have heavy homework loads in your other classes. You only have 5 tests nothing else and if you follow the explanation documents and take notes this class will be a breeze. Everyone says Eds hard but this is how adult college is supposed to be!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NATS1001
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not always clear about what exactly we will be tested on

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: NATS1003
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest classes that I have taken at anoka ramsey. He does not believe in homework or textbooks. The trade off is that to learn the material you have to attend class to learn. His tests are very difficult, you can not wing them. He has a multiple choice test and then a short answer exam for each unit. You MUST study outside of class!