The professor just genuinely doesn't care about his students, will degrade them if he feels like it. Besides his horrible attitude, he sucks at lectures, makes everything too convoluted for no reason, and gives very little time to do in class TopHat so be ready to lose points because of thatRate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Kurt Feigl
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
I took Dr. Feigl's quantitative methods in geoscience course. It primarily focused on the use of MATLAB. I went in with no experience of coding of any kind and I came out with a good grasp of the basics. Its definitely one of the more useful classes I have taken. Dr. Feigl was always helpful with answering questions and helping me understand.Rate My Professors ↗
Not even worth to give 1 star. The WORST CLASS that I've taken in my undergraduate. Preparing doesn't make any better. Stay away if you are trying to boost up your grades. Attended every lecture, studied at least 15-20 hrs per week, I usually get A or A- BUT GOT A 'C'.Rate My Professors ↗
Cares almost zero about students. By far the worst professor I have ever taken a class with. You don't know what will come in the exam, he is not clear about syllabus and denies answering that question if asked. Class incident: A girl once faced technical issue and she asked for help he literally muted her on zoom and shut her up!. very rude.Rate My Professors ↗
I don't think he rocked my world. Lectures just feel mediocore and boring. After a few sections I just stopped taking notes and mostly relied upon the slides he provides right before class. 118 is pretty much the definition of a 1 credit filler course.Rate My Professors ↗
This was probably the most boring class I have ever taken. Prof Feigl's lectures were so unorganized and hard to follow that I rarely took notes. The tests are difficult but generously curved. Only take this class if you absolutely have to.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Kurt Feigl
Research
1–12 creditsResearch course in GEOSCI supervised by individual faculty members, requiring graduate or professional standing.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Study
1–3 creditsOffering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Master's Research or Thesis
1–9 creditsUnder faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Pre-dissertator's Research
1–9 creditsPre-dissertation research conducted under faculty supervision for students declared in the Geological Engineering PhD program.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Research and Thesis
1–9 creditsResearch and thesis under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Work
1–3 creditsIndependent work under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | GLE 699 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | GLE 790 | Master's Research or Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | GLE 890 | Pre-dissertator's Research |
| Spring 2027 | GLE 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | GLE 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | GLE 790 | Master's Research or Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GLE 890 | Pre-dissertator's Research |
| Fall 2026 | GLE 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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