[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjQxOTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2024-07-25 08:12:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"There are a bunch of readings and a quiz to complete every week. The lectures were kinda boring and unengaging. It was also hard to follow and make notes because the content was presented in a very discombobulated manner. However, some things said in lectures aren't otherwise present in the class materials but will be tested on the exam. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzAyOTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2023-04-24 19:24:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super interesting and super easy class, you will not go wrong taking this class with Clay. Mandatory discussions though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzAxMzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2022-05-10 20:38:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Geosci 110 was my favorite class this semester! Clay is a great guy and makes lecture really interesting and fun. He is extremely clear about everything that you need to know, gives out good study guides, and has very fair tests. He's very personable and genuine. The content itself is really interesting as well!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDYzNTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2022-04-12 18:31:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clay is a great professor, his lectures are pretty interesting. The only graded things are the four exams, weekly reading quizzes, and discussion attendance. Weekly reading quizzes can have a few confusing questions but otherwise are pretty straightforward and are all online with no time limit. Exams are all multiple choice!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjE2NDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2021-04-24 22:11:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Kelly was a wonderful teacher ! He loves what he does and really expresses that during his lectures . He makes it fun and understanding . The class is easy overall , however he likes to make the questions tricky on exams . Overall this class and Dr. Kelly are a great choice!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDc5Mjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2021-03-27 02:48:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clay is a fantastic professor and is someone I hope to run into on campus one of these days so I can have a causal talk with as he seems like a great guy! Overall as long as you do the short weekly readings and about the 2-3 hours of lecture a week this class is an easy A!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDQ4NDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2021-03-18 02:01:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clay is a super great professor, and he give really clear and understandable lectures. If you do the readings and listen during class you will pass no problem. Clay is also really sweet and helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTUyMjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2020-12-20 00:01:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clay tries to make his class engaging and answers any and all questions. He has a very inviting southern accent and makes class feel very casual. If you take notes on a device, you will have to switch over to a notebook for this class as he does not allow electronics. Definitely the easiest class I've ever taken - it really helps to have a friend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjY4NzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2020-09-29 17:07:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably my favorite professor thus far at UW. Absolutely hilarious and very knowledgeable, so even if you don't like the material you will be entertained and engage in lecture. His lectures are the only at UW I never got bored in. Two midterms and one final, do the reading and attend lecture/discussion and you should ace them. Loved this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjQwMjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2020-05-08 13:27:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is comprised of the lectures and a weekly discussion. The weekly discussion has a very easy quiz attached to it, that even if you skim the reading, you should be able to get full points on. Clay himself makes it very clear what will and will not be on the exam by providing a very robust study guide. Overall very clear and concise class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzcxODQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2017-05-23 21:02:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took this as a pre business student hoping to get my science class out of the way. Be warned, you need to work for this class! Did more studying here than anywhere all year. Ruined my record of straight A's. That being said, it was extremely interesting and helpful and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest. Kelly is such a homie also.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:56.437574+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjE4NjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:514631","instructor_name":"Clay Kelly","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2016-05-19 17:00:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class for that same reason as many other students, the L&S Breadth credits and it ended up being one of my favorite classes this semester.  Clay's lectures are interesting and engaging; I looked forward to class every week.   That being said, don't expect an easy class.  The averages for the midterms were in the 70s and questions tough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/514631","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjgwODMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2015-04-27 19:00:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed her class on Evolution and Extinction. She has very sweet mannerisms and a quirky sense of humor. There is lots of reading but she covers the material very thoroughly in class really loves what she teaches.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTE1NTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-12-01 17:03:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"3 words: TAKE THIS CLASS It is by far my favorite class. Dana likes to use cool examples to teach about evolution and you learn a ton of really awesome stuff. I actually looked forward to going to this class every day and even the readings were alright. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzQ1NTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-11-04 23:47:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cannot say enough about Dana and this class. My favorite class at this university. Interesting, engaging, and all around splendid. Take this class!! You won't regret it. Readings are from interesting short books, not a giant boring textbook. That said, they are necessary. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjE3OTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-05-10 23:36:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dana is the dopest professor at this prestigious university.  She makes this class so interesting and is always very energetic about the topics!  Definitely recommend any class taught by her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTk1Mjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-05-08 03:50:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Dana!! She makes this seemingly uninteresting class extremely interesting and full of quirky yet insightful comments. Taking another class with her next semester, and I simply cannot wait!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTAyMjc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-03-11 15:34:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely love Dana Geary. She is such a cute old lady yet completely up to speed as well. The class is really interesting and she makes a point to make sure everyone understands. Favorite class this semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODQyODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-02-14 22:07:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Has an amazing personality, loves what she does, and makes the class engaging. If you go to lecture and do the homework, you're going to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTQ3OTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2013-12-13 23:11:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor! Very nice and helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzc0NjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2013-11-22 19:23:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome class! Personally, this course is VERY easy. 2 midterms and a final exam, along with weekly online quizzes (which are easy points) Extra credit opportunities also. Exam questions are sometimes tricky, but if you do the readings and take notes in class they are very easy. Definitely take this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY0NzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2013-11-21 13:39:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are kind of hard, questions come from random facts on lectures and readings.  TA was awful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzQ5Mzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2013-05-13 17:46:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nothing about the lecture or readings is difficult nor thought provoking. The content of this course is extremely simple and easy to comprehend. The exams and quizzes however are an exercise in arbitrary fact matching. We had to distinguish hypothetically correct examples from real examples and memorize/match the names of authors and species.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjgyOTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2013-05-06 01:22:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a very funny lady. She makes the lecture simple, straight forward, and adds in her share of humor. Attendance is mandatory as she does iClicker questions. Her exams are the tricky part of the course; there were some tedious details on the exams that I didn't expect. Read the books. Discussion section was somewhat helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:24.101117+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTUzMjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:317968","instructor_name":"Dana Geary","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2013-04-17 16:50:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dana is the nicest old lady and clearly so passionate about what she teaches. However, her exams are next to impossible - she LOVES the \"all of the above\" vs \"none of the above\" trick that fools everyone. They're made of minute details from lecture that you'd never expect to be tested on. I would like her class a lot more if it wasn't so much work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/317968","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:52.115611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjU0NjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2642895","instructor_name":"Daniel Segessenman","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2021-01-08 21:54:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor was very clear with the course material and grading. He makes all of the lecture PowerPoints available to study. The grading was fair and it is clear he actually wants the students to do well in the class. If you pay attention to the lectures, you'll succeed. I'm not super science-y but the material was interesting and easy to follow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2642895","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:52.115611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjEyODgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2642895","instructor_name":"Daniel Segessenman","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2020-12-29 18:12:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lectures with all the information needed to do well in the class. Very straight forward class/tests. Very easy-going professor who makes the lectures fun and easy to stay concentrated. Also, great TA's that respond promptly to emails when in need of help. As long as you listen, take notes, and do some studying you can do well in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2642895","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:52.115611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY2MTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2642895","instructor_name":"Daniel Segessenman","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2020-12-21 17:48:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fun guy and cares about his class. It's not too difficult if you put some effort in and the subject material is pretty interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2642895","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:52.115611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDc3NTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2642895","instructor_name":"Daniel Segessenman","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2020-12-15 04:12:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Daniel did quite well teaching in an online setting. His lectures were mostly interesting and he made my honors discussion fun. I am not a stem major but I do enjoy learning about science. This class was fairly easy, but I do feel like I learned a lot because he emphasized learning over grades. Overall would recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2642895","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDM4OTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2026-01-05 16:00:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved this class way more than was expecting. The professor knows their stuff and is genuinely into the material, which makes a big difference. The midterm and final are 5 choice multiple choice, which is about the easiest exam you can get, but you go to go class and actually study to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDA1OTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2025-12-22 18:37:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Peters is very interested in the course. The weekly quizzes can be confusing. The midterm average was VERY bad but if you studied you should be able to do well. You must attend lecture to do well in the class. Cheating was apparently quite prevalent and the professor takes it VERY seriously, you will get a violation if he suspects you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzIwMzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2025-12-18 01:09:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very cool professor, clearly passionate about the topic and well-spoken. I will say that if you don't attend class and consistently do the readings, there's just no possible way you'll be able to learn and retain all of the information necessary to get a good grade on the final. Not always a fan of his music before class, lol","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzc3MzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2023-12-22 18:22:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shanan's lectures are solid. My only complaint is that some lectures barely require notetaking and others require it for the entire period, so the pacing is a bit odd. Nevertheless, the course is interesting and not overly challenging if you show up and review the slides before quizzes. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzAyNzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2023-12-16 04:27:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best prof. I've had! Genuinely such a great lecturer and I've learned so much more than I thought I would. Lectures are well organized and even more well-delivered; prof. Peters is very articulate and hilarious and makes the class both informative and interesting. Covers a LOT of topics but keep up with weekly quizzes and you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODUyMDQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2023-05-08 01:33:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Peters is a great lecturer and all-around good teacher. Attendance via tophat but you can get extra credit for getting tophat questions right which can afford absences. Weekly quizzes and midterms/finals are essentially all of the grade. I was also in the honors section, so my discussion was with Dr. Peters and I really enjoyed that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzYzOTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2023-01-21 22:38:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Peters has very organized lectures and is very clear about expectations. All readings and lecture slides are accessible via Canvas, but lecture and discussion attendance are taken for a grade. The homework and class activities prepare you for the multiple-choice exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzM5MDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2023-01-16 16:41:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Peters is an amazing professor as well as a great guy. The syllabus makes grading expectations clear from the beginning, and the readings aren't too long. Some of the content is difficult, but he uses TopHat to help anyone who shows up get participation credit, plus bonus points for correct answers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ4Njc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2022-12-27 05:20:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although this class does not have anything to do with my major (it just fulfilled my science credit), I actually found it very interesting. There was one 20(ish) page reading a week with a quiz and a quiz based off the 3 lectures. 2 exams, both online and multiple choice. I would say go to lecture though, you get graded on tophat questions. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTc0NzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2022-12-18 01:26:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shanan is a super sweet guy, and it shines through in his lectures even when the material could otherwise be considered droll. Plus he plays funky tunes before class starts. Exams are online and multiple-choice, not too hard. Prepare to also have two short online quizzes due each week. Attend discussions for useful review on said quizzes. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTU4Mzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2022-12-16 19:23:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was genuinely one of my favorite parts of the semester; such a caring, loveable man who is extremely knowledgeable about anything he talks about. If you're taking this class for honors, you have to do a research paper, but he's a pretty easy grader. You HAVE to go to lecture (or at least not miss the TopHats) because your attendance is graded.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODE3NjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2022-02-01 16:33:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Peters is SO smart and an amazing guy. He knows literally everything he teaches. Geosci 110 is exceptionally difficult if you don't have a passion for geology/science. Lectures are 3x a week, so it's important to go to them. Very fast paced. Not much hw, but quizzes on reading every week. Tests are MC but not hard if you do reviews.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjYwODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2021-12-27 11:35:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures were incredible and extremely engaging. It's clear that he's interested in geology and the diverse amount of topics that were taught in this course. I don't think this course is "easy" but having a friend to do the quizzes with will make a huge difference IMO.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjEzMjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2021-12-21 00:29:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shanan is one of the best profs I've ever had--super engaging and interesting lectures. However, this class is not an easy science A and it did ruin my 4.0 :( but that's on me because I am very mentally ill lol. Only 2 exams total and 2 quizzes every week which was nice. The class is VERY content heavy though!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjM2NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2021-04-27 17:58:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures are super interesting, great guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA5MTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2020-01-08 03:34:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shanon is an absolute real one in the geosci department, he cares about the field so much and wants to teach you the coolest things about history. Take good notes, remember to take the weekly quizzes, and it's an easy science A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzY0MTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2019-12-27 16:43:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Truly one of the best profs I've had at UW. Hilarious guy who is so easy to talk to. If you do lecture quizzes well you'll be fine; most questions are recycled on the midterm and final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjk5NDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2019-12-18 03:01:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great professor and gives entertaining lectures. Lots of short quizzes online, but overall not a difficult class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzgyNDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2019-02-26 04:43:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's gives great engaging lectures and the quizzes are generally super easy. However, I made the mistake of taking terrible notes and then not knowing what to do around the time of the exam, so taking good notes is super important!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjgyNTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2019-01-19 19:42:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"The presentations that Professor Peters gives in class are by far the best Ive ever encountered in college. You can tell he takes a lot of time making them, and he goes beyond just putting boring text on slides. He also offers many EASY extra credit opportunities. Definitely not a biology class - a lot of geology and societal context stuff.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTc1NjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2018-10-16 16:32:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shanan is the best professor I've ever had. His lectures are intense and content heavy, but they are fascinating and engage the audience. He doesn't add content that doesn't matter for quizzes and exams. There are opportunities for extra credit. Honestly, what a guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDAxMDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2018-01-06 16:32:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought the class was pretty interesting for a class I was just taking for science credits. Weekly timed discussion and lecture quizzes can be tough sometimes, but if you find a friend and do them together you'll have a better chance of doing well. Professor can sometimes be tricky on the test wording of test questions. Good amount of EC given","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDI0MjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2017-04-10 14:47:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"(Fall 2016-17) Weekly quizzes on topics that were covered in the week are simple if you attend class and read the articles (if any were assigned).  The weekly quizzes replaces midterms which makes certain times of the semester less stressful. Attendance not mandatory, though TOPHAT was used to record attendance/participation during lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODY5MDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2017-03-01 17:37:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has been my favorite professor so far at Madison. He makes sure to have some kind of joke or interesting tidbit in almost every lecture  especially the Thanksgiving and Halloween lectures! (If you have him in the Fall). I can't recommend this class or this professor enough!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDExODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2016-01-30 18:55:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing teacher. Does many wacky things to get people interested (I won't spoil the surprises ;D). Plays some awesome tunes and animations before the lecture getting you in the mood for learning. Every class was almost like watching a play unfold as he would throw random jokes in his power points and entertain the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODcwODY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2016-01-04 13:00:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I LOVED Professor Peters. He was animated and passionate about the subject. His perspective is inspiring and he is very funny!His lectures are very easy to understand, but you have to be present to get all the material. Outside homework is very easy, only short readings and weekly quizzes on them. Peters was THE BEST professor I've had at Madison.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQ4MzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2015-12-30 09:14:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a fantastic, personable professor. A textbook would have definitely been helpful as the course covers a ton of material. Discussions counted for credit but were ultimately a waste of time. Very interesting lectures but relatively difficult to take notes on which made studying for exams a nightmare.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODA2Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2015-12-22 21:24:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's a good class because of Shanan.  He's highly accomplished, interesting and a decent lecturer.  Do the quizzes with a friend and definitely study before the exams and it's possible to get an A.  I would definitely recommend anything he teaches.  He also has a really good taste in music which he plays before class so that's a nice bonus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Mzk2OTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2015-11-12 01:29:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super interesting class! However, tests are difficult, tons of material. Fun lectures, Shanan keeps things very interesting and he is super funny! Do not take for easy credit, you definitely need to work for it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzk4NDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2015-05-11 15:05:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was really interesting and you learn a lot. He goes through a lot of material every lecture though, so you will have to go back and look at the slides that he posts after lecture. Not really any homework besides some readings that are recommended for the test.  The tests are hard because of all the material, but they are multiple choice  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDgxNzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2015-03-20 14:15:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"When he teaches Geology, he's a fine professor. But he liked to spend a lot of time going into random tangents about history that were completely inaccurate.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTA5MzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-12-16 21:05:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great science class for non-science majors.  Fairly easy and clear expectations.  Not too much reading and no textbook! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTgxMTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-12-08 00:55:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a great class to take if you need a bio credit. There is no textbook, which is nice. This also means you must attend lectures since the exams are only based on lecture material. There are weekly quizzes, so there is a bit of reading each week (articles and Darwin's original work). Shanan is also very easy to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTc4Njk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-12-07 20:46:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"For a 100 level class, this was challenging. Shanan, however, is fantastic. His slides are very well organized and he is very clear and interesting during lecture. He does go a bit fast, which he acknowledges. I would recommend Shanan to anyone, he is incredibly smart and interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTQ4NTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-12-04 14:56:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great lecturer, very funny but don't kid yourself this class is hard.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTIwMTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-12-02 02:00:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"iClicker attendance counts for small percent of grade. Not the easiest class I've ever taken, but possibly the most interesting. If you're willing to study (tests can be somewhat challenging) you should do fine in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:12.576701+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODMyMjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1238696","instructor_name":"Shanan Peters","course_label":"GEOSCI110","course_id":"GEOSCI 110","course_uid":"course_c4afdc34fab0a207868d407e","review_date":"2014-11-17 17:22:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is great. I am not at all a science person, but Peters is a wonderful lecturer. You can tell he loves what he does. Sometimes throws politics into his lectures, which I think is very appropriate for this class. Go to lecture and discussion to get a good grade. The class is not easy for people who don't study science, but not impossible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1238696","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]