Roy Cole - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Roy Cole
Department: Geography
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: GPY223
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Cole is a very nice guy! Power points he posts are hours long , fast forward them , and class is lecture heavy. Exams are over his lectures and power points NOT the book. He gives many extra credit opportunities to boost your grade and even gave extra credit to students who showed up to class. Would definitely recommend him.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are very boring. Dont bother printing out the powerpoints because he changes them and you get lost with the disorganization of them. Hes not very nice & gets off subject too much. Easy chapter quizzes/map quizzes. Dont buy the book, do the other assignments, and do the video project to pass. The project is ridiculous. Tests are hard.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lecture heavy and most of what he lectures on does not correlate to the 2 exams you take throughout the semester. exams are hard but you can make up points through the 3 other assignments you do. He gives his opinion and if you disagree he will belittle you in front of the class. If you ask a question about anything he will also belittle you. awful
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: GEO235
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very disrespectful to anyone that has questions and is at times insulting. One side of the political is constantly insulted and ridiculed. Very lecture heavy and not relating to his exams at all. He is knowledgeable, however, doesn't have clear goals for the students to do well. Do not take this professor
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Cole is a pretty good professor. He is very academic and knows a lot about the material. He is not exactly easygoing, but he is fair and he can be funny at times. It is very very important to pay attention to his lectures. He talks a lot but the exams (not ez) are based entirely upon his talks. Other assignments are fairly few and pretty easy.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Cole knows what he is talking about. However, the course is extremely lecture heavy. But if you like this subject I definitely think hes worth it. He is very accessible and wants you to ask questions.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I don't think Dr. Cole knows what he is teaching half of the time. I have gone to so many lectures where I leave asking myself what was important and what was just filler. To be honest, it is really hard to separate the two with him as he throws so much at you during class periods. Most of it does not relate to exams or anything that will help you.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GPY351
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am a Geography major, so I love Geography. This was the most boring class I have ever been in. He gives 1:15 long PP of just pictures where he tells personal stories. It's a relatively easy class, but it's so boring half the class doesn't show up (even though it's mandatory). Haven't learned anything, try to avoid if possible.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am not a geography person so this class was difficult. He teaches it as if everyone is a geography major, and this is how he grades. He knows a lot about the subject so it makes it hard if you don't. The group project at the end is tough, and he makes you meet with him to discuss the paper (which is very helpful).
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: GPY335
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Love him as an advisor, dislike him as a professor. Gives you scholarly articles/books to present 2 group presentations. Students are basically responsible for teaching each class period. Your grade is based on written exams, group projects, student evaluations, & participation. He's very knowledgable about the topics so he has high expectations.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I really didn't like this professor. The lectures are very detailed and the exams often have questions that weren't covered in class. The final project is pretty hard. I would not recommend taking this prof. He's probably the worst prof I've ever had. TAKE SOMEONE ELSE.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Cole is easily the worst prof I have taken. He is extremely rude and whenever you try to ask a question he makes you feel stupid and never gives a straight answer. Exams are impossible and relate to very little that was related to the class lecture. DO NOT TAKE!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: D+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took this professor. Awful. Puts things on exam that we don't even cover in the class. Spends 3 class periods talking about one topic, then puts 10 questions on the exam about a footnote from another lecture. Teaches un-verified, personal opinions as facts and dodges around criticisms. Data he presents is always from questionable organizations.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Cole is someone you either love or hate. I found him hilarious and wacky in a good way. A lot of Dad jokes. I seriously learned so much just because hes so passionate about what he teaches. Super lecture heavy, weekly online quizzes (although he said he wont do them ever again) and a group project at the end - Go to his office hours for it.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GEO235
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Big fan of his until the Group Project Essay. He's different. And by that I mean he is not a typical professor. Has a unique sense of humor (which can be great) and has no problem dropping a swear word in here and there. Aside from the ridiculous group project, the class wasn't terribly difficult and he isn't a bad professor. But that project DUDE!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I have not learned one thing in his class because he was all over the place and very unorganized. Class consists of boring confusing lectures that don't make any sense. There are only two exams, and a group project worth 400 points. VERY religiously offensive too..I've never met someone with such little respect for other people's beliefs
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GEO235
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Cole knows what he's talking about. He really knows his stuff, and if you're a geography major, take his class. For the rest of you, avoid him. Lecture heavy and at the end of the year you receive (no joke) a 25 page instruction book for a single page paper. Good luck
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Cole is a great guy, but not really that great of a professor. He's easily side-tracked and it's sometimes hard to follow along. He also likes to say weird stuff that doesn't pertain to the class at all, but it gives you a laugh. He would not be my first choice to take this class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: GPY351
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Cole is not the easiest professor but definitely one of my favorites I've had at GV so far. He is sooo educated on geography as a whole there's literally nothing he isn't informed on. Yes his class is lecture heavy and it can get boring at times. Take Prof. Cole if you truly want to learn a lot and challenge yourself!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: GPY235
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I would not recommend taking him. His lectures are super long and boring. Very hard for me to stay awake. Plus the organization of is presentation is hard to follow and he goes off on a lot of random tangents that you don't know if you need to know or not. Study guide is vague and it's hard to know what to expect on the exams.
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