Tony Maria - University of Southern Indiana

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Tony Maria - University of Southern Indiana

Professor: Tony Maria

Department: Science

College: University of Southern Indiana

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GEOL132
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Maria is extremely passionate about volcanoes. His lectures are long and thorough. There is a lot of reading to do, a few papers for the course, and some multiple choice assignments. The tests can be hard so be sure to do the readings and study often.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEOL161
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is extremely kind and very helpful. He responds to email quickly and is accessible outside of class. The tests are a little difficult, but they pretty much follow the lectures, and he gives a review sheet before each test. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about geology - especially when magma is concerned. I highly recommend this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GEOL161
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Attendance is not mandatory, but lectures are essential to getting a good grade unless you read the textbook in your free time. He cares about his students very much and has flexible office hours and is always available to talk. Tests are main part of the grade, but between extra credit and the SI the class does not require much outside work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEO161
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Anton Maria is one of the worst professors I have had. He clicks through the power points so fast that you do not have any time to write. His lectures are so boring and he pauses so much between when he is talking. His lectures are boring due to unenthusiastic monotone voice he uses through his lecture. I will say that his lab is fun. NO CAP!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEOL234
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Maria is well organized and gives amazing lectures. He's super nice and loves helping out students. He uses mastering Oceanography online materials for homework grades. As long as you read the material and study the notes, it is an easy A. I thoroughly enjoyed his class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEOL161
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I am not a science major so the subject matter was of little interest to me. However, Dr Maria is a good teacher. He is humble, helpful, and has a nice sense of humor. Tests are VERY hard, but he does make good study guides before each test to help prepare. Sometimes proceeds a little fast through the powerpoint slides before I could copy notes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GEOL161
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Teacher, new textbook this semester was very helpfull, he wants his students to suceed and does everything to help them. you do need to study for the test though.not becuase he makes them hard but the class is hard but he makes it fun and easy to understand. and he offers alot of extra credit

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEO161
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very willing to help his students, and has a very uncanny sense of humor- though that is good thing. He tends to make his notes interesting with unexpected remarks and witticisms that can make the whole class laugh a bit. If you are not sure but want to give Geology a try, go with this guy!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEOL132
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I really struggled with this class at the beginning of the semester, but Tony is really helpful and wants everyone to learn. The textbook is terrible, I never used it. His test reviews he posts online are really helpful for tests, as are the SI sessions. If you're struggling, don't be afraid to talk to Tony about it. He's nice and cares a lot.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEOL161
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome teacher, he is very clear in his lecture, but can go through his power point slides a little too quickly. Very willing to help at anytime. His passion for Geology really comes through, especially in the volcano section, and makes the class more enjoyable. His tests are pretty straight forward and most of the test is multiple choice.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GEOL161
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a good teacher, but the class is really boring and hard to study for because he doesn't post notes. We got off subject A LOT. I probably would have done a lot better if I could have followed along with notes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GEOLVOLC
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

VEry nice teacher, never mean, and will help if needed. Tests are a tad be hard if you are like me and do not pay attention, but class can be interesting if your into that kind of stuff.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEOL132
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class is hard and Dr. Maria often doesn't make the material completely clear. Tests are very difficult, homework is pretty easy, and quizzes are simple. He is a nice guy, and you can tell he is very passionate about the subjects covered.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GEO132
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

its a hard class but its pretty kool. i am very glad i had him as a teacher. if u study and go to si sessions you will do good

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GEOL141
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he was great, really passionate about geology, and made it interesting, and easy for those of us who didn't have a clue.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GEOL161
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Maria is definitely one of the kindest professors at USI. He engages geology majors and non-geo majors alike and made the class very interesting. The subject matter is slightly difficult but with a good amount of studying you'll get an A. It helps to actually be interested in earth science before you take geo courses.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GEOL161
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't take him I heard Geology was supposed to be easy I soon found out otherwise I dropped after the first test after he announced that the class average was 67% on our first test and that he has had much worse Though it sucked losing 4 credit hrs it was worth it after I found out that by the end of the class 85% were getting a D or lower.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GEO132
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had him for volcanoes class. He takes the material very seriously. It is an interesting class, but hard for a 100 level class. If you are thinking you will get a good grade even if you don't study... think again! He is very nice though and you will learn a lot from him. Good professor at USI, just rather difficult. I got a B+ and studied a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GEOL132
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

if youre like most of my volcanoes class and signed up because you think its going to be easy-think again! my bio class was much easier than this one. he is very interested in what he does, which is a good thing, but there is so much info. to learn and understand. its a very hard class, and i dont know one person that is passing.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: VOLC160
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Maria is my favorite science prof. He's totally approachable and interesting. Also very humble...gotta love brilliant and humble profs!

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