[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzAzMTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2024-12-15 02:26:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Mason is a super nice guy, very approachable. However, lectures were a somewhat dry and the stuff he talks the most about will not necessarily be what appears most on the tests so remember the little things. Lab attendance is mandatory, lecture is not, but I recommend going. Shows a lot of pictures that he took himself, which is cool","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTE0MjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2023-03-17 19:27:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very dull and monotone lectures. Exams of average difficulty, no final. Study lecture notes to do fine. Lecture is not mandatory, skipped most lectures, but lab is mandatory attendance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjg4Mjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2020-05-13 22:03:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely LOVE this guy. I can see how some people can think that he is boring but I found it lectures (lots ofinteresting pictures) very engaging and interesting. The test can be semi difficult but if you study lecture notes you will be fine. Does not take attendance but that is where a lot of the info comes from. Would love to get drunk with him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTU1OTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2018-12-26 05:52:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's very passionate about what he does. It's tough to do well in this course though without attending lecture. All tests are mostly lecture stuff and the readings help make the lecture material easier.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTEwNDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2013-12-11 16:38:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've never been a science person, but Professor Mason was excellent at teaching the basics, so the class wasn't hard at all. Lots of people don't go to lecture, but I found them helpful for understanding both the material. Also, he clearly loves what he's doing even if the lectures are boring... adorable how passionate he is about soil","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjE1MjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2011-12-24 02:19:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures consist of powerpoint material that he posts on Learn@UW weekly, so lecture attendance isn't necessary. Exams are extremely tough in regards to the material he goes through in class. Grade is 70% lecture and 30%, so even if you get an A in lab, you could do poorly in the class if the exams don't go well. Boring power lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTk1NjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2009-06-26 12:39:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Totally rad guy, great class. The slides were 50% pictures and the tests were pretty easy. I think people don't understand that you have to actually GO to the class to do well in it. The lab was awesome as well. He really likes what he does and its apparent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1Nzc4NTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2009-05-06 15:51:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I dont understand the below comments. Professor Mason is a really inteligent guy and he explains things well. So what if he goes off the powerpoint, it makes the class easier! Sections are a bit tedious and can make or break your grade. If you understand all the sides, you will get A's on the tests. Overall a pretty good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjE4MjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2009-04-07 14:04:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the WORST professors I have ever had! Doubt he can lecture w/out powerpoints as all he does is read off them. Knowledgeable but INCAPABLE of teaching. Takes very interesting topics and makes them VERY BORING. Some of the info presented is outdated or even incorrect.  Definitely recommend AVOIDING HIM at all costs!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjE4MTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2009-04-07 13:44:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst professors I've ever had","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.149426+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDYwMTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:533263","instructor_name":"Joseph Mason","course_label":"GEOG127","course_id":"ENVIRST/GEOG 127","course_uid":"course_88e4355dc8fae17eb4b49f2b","review_date":"2008-11-25 12:48:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"this class was a lot harder than it should be. Went to talk to professor mason about my grade and he told me " he couldn't promise me anything" despite my hard work. I stopped attending lectures because he just reads off the powerpoints and actually did much better on the second exam!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/533263","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]