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Avoid this professor at all costs!!!! He will falsely accuse you of using AI and nothing will be done to help you. There are few assignments and each one is graded very harshly with many points being taken off almost every assignment. I am appalled that his behavior continues to be tolerated when he continues to do this each semester.Rate My Professors ↗
DO NOT ENROLL!! Expectations for assignments and tests are convoluted and difficult to meet. He accused many people of using AI with no evidence aside from a few simple words. His exams are nitpicky and the "lectures" are just readings. Do not take this class if you value your GPA or sanity. It is not worth the online/asynchronous structure.Rate My Professors ↗
RUN! This professor is verbally abusive.He WILL accuse you of using AI on simple assignments and take you to the dean. he only tests on only very specific details.He will do 80% deductions over simple errors. He will release your name and email to the class if he suspects you used AI.This seemingly easy online class will TANK your GPA. AVOID.Rate My Professors ↗
He will send you a threatening email claiming you used AI even if you didn't. His proof? Nothing except a few words he deems AI must've written. You are required to either take a 25% on the assignment or meet with him during finals week to defend yourself. Nit picky exam questions and can't be reached by email. BE AWARE AND DON'T ENROLL!!Rate My Professors ↗
BEWARE!!!! Never in my 4 years of college have I been accused of AI misconduct. Treves accused the majority in a large online class of AI usage, threatening report to the Dean. We have a 2-hour window during finals week to make a statement on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Unbelievable behavior from a seemingly knowledgeable professor.Rate My Professors ↗
I have high hope for this class, but assignment is unclear, grading was harsh, and AI is banned like it is back in the stone age. I don't use AI for the final assignment but still got flagged without having any clue why. To students who want to take classes with him, I hope you don't. It is not worth it.Rate My Professors ↗
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Directed Study: Independent work in environmental studies overseen by a qualified instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Study the theory and practice of effective, scientific, ethical, and legitimate preservation of nature, including biodiversity, atmosphere, and water.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.52 GPA, 72.6% A/AB (n=62 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.43 GPA, 59.3% A/AB (n=91 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.83 GPA, 29.8% A/AB (n=161 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Independent study for undergraduates completing a Senior Honors Thesis in Environmental Studies.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is independent work in environmental studies overseen by a qualified instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Independent research and writing course titled RESEARCH, focused on fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced independent study in environmental studies involving independent work overseen by a qualified instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleDistinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 399 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 413 | Preserving Nature |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BOTANY/ENVIRST/ZOOLOGY 260 | Introductory Ecology |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 399 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | ZOOLOGY 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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