Timothy Cliffe - Grossmont College

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Timothy Cliffe - Grossmont College

Professor: Timothy Cliffe

Department: Geography

College: Grossmont College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GEOG120
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cliffe is very passionate and funny during lectures. The information presented is very fascinating and most of it is applicable in daily life. Although the class is interesting, there is A LOT of homework. You definitely have to do all the assignments and the exams are also very hard. He is a great professor but teacher a very hard class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEO120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class to fulfill my GE requirements. Professor Cliffes lecture videos werent extremely long, definitely not boring and had a great sense of humor. He was very understanding about rescheduling my mid terms, provides good feedback and is by far my favorite professor at grossmont!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GEOG120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Professor Cliffe's online GEOG 120 class this summer. His pre-recorded lectures were very informative and entertaining! He is very funny. I have a new appreciation for geography. His tests were difficult but as long as you study from his quizzes (he recycles questions for the big exams) you should be golden :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEOG120
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Geography 120 over the summer, which is a lot of work because it is a full semester squeezed into six weeks, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I honestly never thought I would enjoy this subject so much, but I loved it. His lectures are far from boring. He is so entertaining and fun. He is also incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEO120
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! Very passionate about what he teaches and always willing to explain course material you dont understand. Getting an A in that class is hard, but if you study EVERYTHING in your notes, you should be fine. Show up to class, this is the only way to understand the material.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEO110
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everything on the test is in the papers he hands out study the papers and you will pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GEOL104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I admire Professor Cliff's passion and knowledge of the subject of Geology. However, he was not structured and did not plan the semester well which forced the class to do tons of extra work outside of class. Also, he was 10-15 min late every class. I would not recommend taking Prof. Cliff.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEO110
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Energetic and willing to help during office hours for additional clarification.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEOG120
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I just completed Professor Cliffe's GEOG120 class online. Probably one of my most difficult classes but I thoroughly enjoyed his enthusiasm for the material and his AMAZING lecture videos. His energy is infectious and I highly recommend taking a class with him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEO104
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would recommend taking Professor Cliffe, he does lecture a lot so good note taking is CRUCIAL. As long as you take good notes you will be fine he gives lots of extra credit on quizzes and provides study guides with all the material that's going to be on the exam.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GEO120
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cliffe is an amazing person, but somewhat falls short as a professor. This class isn't an easy A primarily because the material is convoluted/confusing. Sometimes his teaching is great, other times not. It did not help that he'd get you on technicalities and unclear phrasing of questions. Unless you're into geography, take a different science class

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GEO120
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are into GEOG- then this class Is for you... If this is just a requirement and you are not truly interested, be advised that it is lecture heavy and exams are what mostly count. I really do think he does his best to make this class fun but it is just not my cup of tea.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEO120
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of extra online videos, but they are funny and you learn a lot. His classes are fun, if you pay attention. He makes it easy to learn, but he has very little patients for those who don't even try to learn. You will learn and really enjoy this class with just a little effort. Come expecting to just be given a good grade and you will fail.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GEOG120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the most enthusiastic professors. Lecture videos and notes are critical, but he provides you with the exact material that will be on exams and makes his videos interesting and fun to watch. He gives great feedback on work and is very light on grading. One of the best online classes you can take!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GEOG120
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class. The content itself is interesting, but the presentation of the material takes it to the next level. Tim Cliffe's lectures are both funny and compelling. This is easily the most engaging online course that I have ever taken. The class is zero textbook, so good notes on the lectures are super important.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GEO120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As an Environmental Science major at SDSU, I was lucky Tim's class was offered during summer, or I couldn't have taken it. It was fast, but it was lit fam.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GEO101
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did not enjoy his class, but I took a 6-week fast track online course. There were way to many videos in way too little time and you had to watch every single one to pass. I wouldn't take that specific class again, but I would take this professor again. He is very enthusiastic and helpful. He is also an easy grader. Don't recommend online for him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GEOG140
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Meteorology is not an easy class. Probably one of the more challenging classes I've taken so far. Attendance is crucial, as lectures cover a lot of material and require a lot of explanation and note taking. Book use was minimal, exams are pretty long but that's the case with any of Tim's classes. Be prepared to work for your grade in this class

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GEO140
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice and a great person overall, but a difficult professor. His class is one of the hardest classes I have taken. He expects way too much for a 3 unit class. He doesn't use canvas so it's hard to know your grade. Exams are jam packed with essays, short answers, diagrams, etc. Grades mostly based on exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GEO120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is rude and condescending. His notes are unclear and unorganized. He doesn't use canvas so it's very difficult to keep up to date with your grades. He makes the class feel stupid when anyone asks a question, or answers a question wrong. I would NOT recommend this professor, do yourself a favor a find a different one.

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