Gary Goodwin - Suffolk County Community College

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Gary Goodwin - Suffolk County Community College

Professor: Gary Goodwin

Department: History

College: Suffolk County Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The absolute worst professor I have ever had the displeasure of taking a class with. This man has very little empathy, has ridiculous expectations for his students, and is completely unprofessional in correspondence. I cannot believe that the school has allowed him to teach for so long. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst individual Ive ever encountered. He doesnt deserve the title professor. I gave up reaching out to figure out what I was doing wrong because it was always something new. Im an A+ student with a C+ Grade. The guy is a terrible human being and grades as if hes the only class you have. Expects you to be on discussion boards every day. Avoid

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I needed this as a requirement for my degree and failed because he was so horrible. I put maximum effort and detail into every single discussion and he gave me 50s on every single one. He is extremely rude and specific. If he does not like what you have to say in your discussions he will give you a bad grade. HE IS HORRIBLE

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEO101
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:

Gary Goodwin is simply the worst Professor that SCCC has to offer. He will belittle you for asking questions and publicly shame you for the smallest errors. His homework load is out of control for a 101 class, and he comes across like an online bully. Taking his class has been the worst experience of my life. Do not take him for any reason!!!!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this class. Take anything else besides this class. Hes rude. Hes very experienced in the countries covered and expects the student to be the same. He thinks this is a masters level class. Its a 101 class!!! Worst professor Ive ever had! RUN AWAY!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very callous. 6 posts due in 2 week period for a max 70 on section. Because it is an online class emails are constantly exchanged. I've yet to receive an email that didn't make me feel like an idiot. Treats everyone like they're Geo majors. Says you only need textbook info to pass then penalizes for info not being up to date. Worst prof I've taken.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't reccomend this class. The set up of his blackboard is extremely confusing and makes no sense. When you dont do something right he criticizes you greatly and asks if you read something but cant understand the page. I took this class for credit and was in less than a month before i dropped it

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm usually not phased by professors but I took this course on a whim and boy do I regret it. I'm a straight A student but this online course was way too much. He has super specific and complex instructions for everything and belittles you when you pose questions. Very rude and impatient. LOTS of homework/reading-class is a headache- don't take it!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dropped this course within a week. Took the online course and his expectations are absolutely insane. Like everyone else said, his instructions are somewhat clear if you actually read it all, he takes it all very serious. He is rude if u ask ?'s. This is not the type of class you should take if you just need an elective. Dont do it to yourself

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this course if you are taking other courses and have a life. This is a 100 level course class but Goodwin's expectations are as if it were a 300 level course. I would not recommend taking this online course because he makes it way too difficult literally for no reason. This is not an easy A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was no walk in the park. Professor Goodwin is extremely strict on his policy. You are not allowed to quote anything from the internet or text book. And when I mean no quotes, not even the littlest thing. Need to read the text book. I was a half a point from an A but received a B+. You will defiantly learn a lot in this course.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor is rude and unrealistic. He expects things to be in your own opinion but tells you you're wrong when you do. Asks for way too much work for a 101 elective and an online class. The class is unrealistic, he pretty much told me to withdraw from the class the first couple of weeks because HIS instructions were unclear. WE DO HAVE LIVES TOO

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Read his instructions, do as he says and you'll pass but you have to put in lots of effort. If you are thinking of taking an online course to get school work done when ever you want after a long day of work do not choose this professor, very involved and specific when it comes to posting online.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can't make this guy happy, every answer you write in his eyes is wrong. Was not willing to talk about my grade to me. Would absolutely not take again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Goodwin's online class is extremely involved. You need to log on multiple times per week and respond to five people per discussion for a -chance- of getting an A that module. Only one essay and two quizzes all semester. He calls people out directly on his posts, so make sure you read all instructions before attempting anything.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the worst online class I've ever taken; he is so unclear as to what he wants and when things are due. Basically asked me to withdraw from the class after a week and even if you make an effort, you're wrong. I would definitely not take this class, too much is expected for a 101 course and its an elective, not supposed to be too challenging.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is hard! I thought the class was going to be super easy online but I was wrong. If you don't do the readings you basically fail. YOU HAVE TO TRY. you can't expect to pass without trying. he is a hard grader but he does want you to succeed. he will help you if you need help

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible terrible professor. Extremely rude. If you ask a question, he treats you like an idiot. I did his online class and couldn't believe how rude he was to me over everything. It came to the point where I dropped his class because he encouraged me to do so. Terrible terrible teacher. I would never recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

im taking goodwin's online class now the class is hard. NEVER take an online class with him!!! he is nothing rude and makes you feel stupid when talking to him he doesnt help you at all he feels that you should know what to do before taking the class or should know the material before hand. he also feels that his class should be #1 priority

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GEO101
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:

This guy is tough. Took class online. VERY clear on expectations and he wants those expectations met. Must participate regularly in discussions. 2 short papers and multiple choice tests. Tests are tough but all answers can be found in textbook. Class is ending with only 12 students. You will never work as hard in an online class.

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