[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:22.069912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODc0Mjk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564726","instructor_name":"Andrew Case","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2011-08-02 11:58:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super interesting and made really good points.  Would recommend him/this class to anyone at UW.  Readings are interesting, well-selected, and important to read (all are online, no textbook.)  Only complaint is that some questions on his tests are misleading and have more than one correct answer.  Definitely try to go in and argue.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564726","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:22.069912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDI2OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1564726","instructor_name":"Andrew Case","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2011-04-18 12:38:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor!  Would highly recommend this class.  He only teaches for 1st half though.  Lectures really interesting, slides very clear.  Exams are based off slides & lectures--not hard, but not easy.  He keeps you interested in the lecture from start to finish.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1564726","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTY5MjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"ENVIRST339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2025-05-05 23:23:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, the material in this class was interesting, and a lot of the projects we did were pretty fun. Lecture is just so boring, she's not very engaging and it's really hard to pay attention the whole time. She's good at explaining things, just boring. The exams also had a lot of really small details, which made them hard to study for. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDg5NDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2025-04-29 19:52:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. N is very knowledgable and passionate about climate change and it is clearly reflected through her lectures. There's lots of readings in my opinion but the essays are pretty fun (especially the first and second ones), I don't know about the final essay though (Renewable energy brief assignment)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzY3MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"ENVIRST339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2025-03-13 16:35:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof N. knows her stuff! Such awe-inspiring first-hand stories coming from a truly passionate and sweet professor, and the course is designed so thoughtfully. This class changed my life - highly recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODMyMTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2023-05-05 13:51:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. N is great! She's extremely knowledgeable and caring. This class has three papers, three exams, and weekly quizzes based on online readings/videos for each module. It's easy to get an A if you do the readings and complete the study guides for the exams. Participate in discussion, ask questions, and pay attention in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjIzMTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2023-04-13 00:54:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall amazing professor. The tests and papers are definitely difficult and I have found it necessary to seek help outside of class time, but the course material is super interesting and the environment role-playing assignments are very engaging so it makes it worth it. If you are a Geography/Conservation Bio major I highly suggest her classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjkwMzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"ENVIRST339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2022-05-09 22:06:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was not a fan of Professor Naughton, she was nice but not a good professor for the course I took. Lectures are insanely dry, she could have made material a lot more appealing. She is opinionated on a lot of topics, which I didn't like in the sake of this course. Overall I think a more engaging professor should be teaching this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjA2NjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2021-12-20 16:28:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is extremely well versed in the material she teaches. Very understanding of illness and is very easy to reach outside of class. She is a great communicator and her lectures move at a good pace. I personally missed quite a few lectures and I joined the class late, however, it was easy to catch up and reschedule missed exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzUzODMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2021-05-10 17:11:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Did not engage with students during a virtual semester. She seems like a nice person and the course content was moderately interesting, but honestly a little underwhelming and the "course rhythm" was unnecessarily complicated.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjA5MzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2021-04-23 16:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Naughton teaches this course effectively, and she definitely shows that she is personally invested in the content. The large projects in the course are all based on real-world research and are highly engaging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDAyMjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2017-11-30 14:54:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am not an environmental studies major, but the material was moderately interesting. Three exams, two roundtables, two papers. Tests are hard and detailed. They draw on readings (which there are a ton of), lectures, and videos. I studied & reviewed a lot, but still could not get above a B on any of the exams. Have to participate a ton in dis.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjU3MjE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2015-04-23 16:59:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"She has a lot of experience with environmental conservation, which makes it easy for her to make lectures interesting and understandable. It is a power lecture, but her upbeat and positive attitude helps the time go faster. She may push her own agenda a little bit, but she also accepts and discusses different points of views. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTQ2MDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2015-04-05 16:39:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"She has a lot of experience in environmental conservation and it's interesting to hear how she has been involved in the field. I have a power lecture with her and I stay interested the entire time. You can tell she is passionate about her work. Tests are relatively easy as long as you keep up with the reading throughout the course. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjUyNTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2014-05-15 01:35:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Average class. Didn't find the material interesting. She pushes her agenda, so if you want to listen to that go ahead and take the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTM2ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"ENVIRST339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2014-04-30 22:55:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Naughton is extremely knowledgable however she isn't the more interesting lecturer I've heard. My biggest hint is to go to the out-of-class review sessions and talk one on one with her afterwards.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg4NjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2012-05-15 19:30:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"She teaches the second half of the course, but the class is still fairly easy. Her exams are straight from lecture, and all of the lecture slides go up online. Not a bad class, but she was awfully boring at times.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjgxNTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-04-12 14:51:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's very smart and respectful and has an overwhelming breadth of knowledge both academically and out in the field.  Makes you want to do good things.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjI4MzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2006-12-17 13:34:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"very good teacher. knows what shes talking about for sure. very interesting and i enjoyed this class a lot. not necessarily an easy A, but definitely take this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNTU3NzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2006-12-09 13:51:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"good teacher, very nice, but make sure to do all of the readings and thoroughly, because they end up making about a third of the tests","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMTAzNzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2005-08-08 23:26:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very easy teacher (practically hands you every test on a silver platter), but spends too much class time on her own experiences instead of properly covering the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzA4MzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2005-04-28 01:59:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teacher. Teaches well, and tests are very easy.  Has obvious biases, however, and tends to disregard student questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:58.130766+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDQ1ODQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549769","instructor_name":"Lisa Naughton","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2005-04-25 15:37:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lisa's field experience aids her teaching greatly.  Her enthusiasm and clarity is highly impressive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549769","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTY1Mjc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2026-04-29 04:18:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He truly cares about this class and the students, always hosts a review before exams, and stays until questions are done. He goes on slight tangents, but the lectures are still enjoyable. He does stare at you if you sit in the front. I have never had a prof care like Turner has, who gets you to really apply what you learn but requires you to read.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTc0MTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2017-08-01 09:45:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Matt CARES about his students- GO TO OFFICE HOURS. I was sitting outside his office studying one day and he was telling a colleague \"If these kids would just come in more, they'd nail the test\" & went on to talk about the success of group of kids who came in every office hour to go over lectures. Matt is a funny professor & the material is relevant","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzc5MTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2017-01-26 16:39:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the slowest and worst lecturers I've ever had. Takes him an hour to say what a good lecturer would say in 20 minutes. I was excited for this class, but the guy just bumbed me out. Easy though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Nzk1MjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2015-12-21 20:30:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Turner is super quirky in lecture. I suggest a seat in the back because if you sit in the front get ready to be stared at. He will stare at you for a long amount of time and you don't t really know how to react. His lectures are also long and boring. He also assigns long and boring readings every week that can be time consuming.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzM4OTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2012-10-25 17:25:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Turner is a great professor... he is very knowledgeable and really focuses on key issues in environmental conservation. Great class, great readings, great material. He does make a lot of eye contact, though. Personally, it kept me engaged, but if you don't like it, move to the back.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg4NjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2012-05-15 19:28:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests were incredibly easy, and his lectures were ok. All of the slides go up on line, so you don't even need to go to class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDg5NjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2012-04-20 19:23:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Environmental conservation 339 is extremely easy. I never went to Turner's lectures and did well on the exams. Just fill out his review sheets and study those-basically all of the test questions are formulated from that material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDI2OTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2011-04-18 12:34:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has different teaching style than professor for 1st half of course, but is still good.  Knows his stuff.  The content is interesting.  Does like his eye contact--move to the back if don't like that. Exams aren't that bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4Mzk2MzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2011-04-12 15:52:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very repetitive. Don't sit in the front if you hate eye contact because he'll lock his gaze on you for explaining an entire concept.. creepy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzkyNjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2009-01-19 23:40:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty useless for a professor. His lectures are a mess and he makes an uncomfortable amount of eye contact. Class was only worth taking due to the lecturer for the first part of the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzIwMTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2009-01-05 17:07:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm a related major to the material, but the 2nd half of class was completely useless and lecture was unbelievably boring. The Tambopata activity was juvenile. This was one of the worst professors I've ever had. No ability to engage students & keep information flowing. Would only recommend this class based on the awesome 1st half w/ someone else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTk3ODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-12-15 14:24:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are boring. He usually repeats the same concepts, but gives you both sides of the story. Makes you think a little bit. Exams are easy. Must attend lecture!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTkzMzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-12-14 23:23:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked Professor Turner. His lectures were a bit boring but he is always available for help.  Unfortunately, however, his tests are not always very well written.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTc1MDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-12-12 13:14:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Unbelievably dull. Repeats himself constantly. Tries to make simple concepts overly complex just to prolong lecture time. First half professor was far better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTQ1NzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-12-09 20:57:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"I felt like he kept repeating himself in every single lecture. They all seemed the same! He loves Africa and saying um. Only taught the second half of the course- and the first lecturer was much better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDY5NTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-11-27 20:11:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really like him. He knows his stuff, and the exam was actually not that bad. Much better than the first half of the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:32.067751+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDY3OTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:21804","instructor_name":"Matt Turner","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-11-27 00:31:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"interesting material and intelligent professor, though the lectures are a bit dull. exams aren't bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/21804","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODYyMzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2009-05-18 20:39:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Travis is awesome.  He's  awkwardly funny in a cute way, and he's really cool and always excited to get the class started.  He's only like 26/27 and really interested in learning and teaching and talking to students.  REALLY approachable, stop by his office hours.  Tests are pretty easy, just make a timeline and go over lecture notes.  Much love","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzIwMDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2009-01-05 16:57:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Travis is by far the best professor I've had. He's engaging, enthusiastic, and well prepared. Even in a large lecture, he does a good job of connecting with the students. Tests aren't difficult if you attend class, make a timeline, and do the readings. Wish he taught the whole course (2nd half was worthless and painfully boring!!). Take this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDY5NTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-11-27 20:08:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"He knows his stuff, but there is something that just comes as stuck up to me. He tries to hard to be funny, and something just rubs me the wrong way. The tests are also very date intense. Make a time line!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTk1NDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-11-14 05:55:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Travis is a wonderful lecturer who is extremely enthusiastic and passionate about what he does!  First few weeks a bit dry, but picks up when he starts to play pretend.  Also loves talking about North Dakota and Alaska.  Young, friendly, all-around great guy that would even make a good friend!  MAKE A TIMELINE!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTYzMTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-11-09 23:15:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"very enthusiastic","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTIzNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-10-31 14:04:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really enthusiastic about course material. Worked hard to make class interesting. Some lectures were extemely boring. Tests were pretty straight forward. Not too difficult, I'd reccomend this course to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MTY3Mjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2008-03-14 15:15:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"For a grad student travis was the best prof i've ever had.  I haven't had a better lecturer at madison.  The only problem is his tests are all about dates, people, and specific events.  He stresses the broader picture but doesn't test you on it at all.  Otherwise this is a great class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjU2NTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2007-11-14 23:45:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Lecturer, very enthusiastic and makes the material interesting. Book pretty much covers same stuff as lecture, but still worth reading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.329894+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNTQxMzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:959638","instructor_name":"Travis Tennessen","course_label":"GEOG339","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 339","course_uid":"course_7ae6f4bd13c89eb5f1d57ae3","review_date":"2007-10-19 16:58:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Travis is one of the best (if not the best) lecturers I've had at the University, and he isn't even a professor! He's personable, fun and his lectures are thought-provoking and inspirational. Very fair in grading and a great exam-writer. Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/959638","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]