Ian Skilling - University of Pittsburgh

Professor: Ian Skilling
Department: Science
College: University of Pittsburgh
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1701
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I really enjoyed Skilling's course. Its fascinating and he is very entertaining.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GEO0870
  • 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:
This guy was the absolute best teacher Ive ever had, so Ive no idea where the neg comments are coming from. He is very funny, very knowledgeable and really cares about his students
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was bored most classes but it is best to go to lecture because he does have soem extra points that aren't on the slide. Recitations are just like lecture but with a 5-7 point quiz at the end. (grade booster). Pretty easy class if you just need a natural science course.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: GEO0087
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very easy class. Lecture is unnecessary but sometimes gives BONUS pop quizzes which were great. Exams straight from online powerpoints so study them. Suggesst making an outline of chapters from the outline skeleton he gives you to study from. Rec is mandatory because of quizzes but very easy so go.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is not hard. Makes huge curves on the tests, and also has a grading scale that considers an 85 an A- and a 90 an A. No need to attend lecture, for all the tests are based on his online powerpoints. Recitations are quick with small, easy quizzes. Only 3 tests with no final. Failed one of the tests and still got an A.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had Ian for the planets. He is very knowledgable about the subject. The tests were easy if you actually studied and he makes huge curves on them. If you need a science gen ed I would reccommend this one.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: GEOPLAN
  • 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 took the Planets thinking it would be an easy natural science gen-ed, but it wasn't. The tests were difficult and recitation was full of awful busy work and pointless labs. Ian's not a bad guy though. He's very knowledgeable on the material and his British accent is sweet. He curves tests too.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GEO300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Stay away from this class. You will thank me for this, the tests are too hard for an elective, end of story.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GEO0870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's a great class for fill a NS requirement. Don't bother buying the book, or even attending lecture. The tests are based entirely off of the online notes. However, they are very particular and difficult. But I just made note cards from the powerpoints and memorized them and got an easy A.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • 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:
Loved him! Such a great professor, always willing to help. Also, loved the accent!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • 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:
test can be very specific, but the material is not too hard. Loved his accent!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • 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:
ok, so i took this class thinking it would be an easy A. Well, its been anything but that. I don't know if maybe this year he switched something around, but its hard as all hell. The tests are completely obscure. The TA's are a joke. Mine never came on time to recitation and was never prepared. Overall, horrible class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GEO0820
  • 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:
DONT LISTEN TO ANYONE! No one take this class because its really hard. Hardest class I have ever taken......EVER!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • 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:
One of the best classes Ive ever had! A fantastic guy! Dont miss this class
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is not difficult. It's not necessary to go to any of the lectures. However, you do have study for the tests. If you go to recitation and do the quizzes and handouts, you should get an A. The notes are all online, and easy to follow yourself.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is overall very easy. The lectures are somewhat boring as he just basically reads over the powerpoints verbatim. Overall it's not the most interesting class, but I would definitely recommend it for an easy elective.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
In difference to others here I found the tests VERY easy and although the lectures are fairly boring they're a good way of going over the notes(he also gives pop-up quizzes during lectures). I gave a 3 on helpfulness only because his TA's were very helpfull and available. The class was almost TOO easy(even though I'm majoring in Pol.Sci & History).
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PLANETS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm a non-major and this was the easiest class I've ever taken!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL0870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
had him for planets, class is pretty much a joke, he puts all the notes online so just study those for the test and you will get an A
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: GEOLOGYPLANETS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am geniuly interested in the planets, but the clas s was entirely Power Points, you dont even have to go to the class, he doesnt take roll, and he goes over the Power Points verbatim. Class in insanely boring, pretty easy to get a good grade, but test are a little rediculous...who really cares how far Jupiter is from the sun....
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