Michael Gibson - University of Tennessee at Martin

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Michael Gibson - University of Tennessee at Martin

Professor: Michael Gibson

Department: Science

College: University of Tennessee at Martin

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GEO110
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He manages to cram a lot of material into one lecture, but if you have interest in geology then you'll be ok. Physical Geology is the typical rocks and such, but the minerals used are interesting enough. Environmental Geology talks about individual events. He has several tests, but he has guided notes as well that match the tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEOL110
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gibson is a great teacher. No textbook needed, but you have to print the skeleton notes off before every class. Good at keeping your attention. He's easily accessible and ready to help if you don't understand something. He words his tests and quizzes tricky so you need to know the material. it's hard to earn an A but you actually learn a lot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Gibson is a GIFT

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEOL110
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he's doing, his tests are tricky, extra credits on each test, quizes can be extra credits, lose 1% of overall grade for each 3 absences, he will let you out earlier most of times, u have to print out the lectures and write in class (they are on BlackBoard), you have to study to pass this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEOL210
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gibson is tough. And he'll push you. If he isn't, he'll find a way. But he's not sinister. He loves geology, but he also loves to see students achieve something. So while he could do standard teaching styles, he'll throw a wrench in to make you discover something, whether about academics or yourself. If you want to see your true strength, take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEO110
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gibson really made a difficult class very understandable. He likes to crack jokes during lectures. There's outlines for the notes so you don't have to write everything he says. Lab was really fun if you actually study to understand the material. Please believe him when he says that the first 3 weeks of lab suck and you just have to get through it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GEOLAB120
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Makes lab super hard. Very very unorganized. Does things on the fly. Not helpful at all. Mandatory field trip was awful. Took the Honors section, but totally hated everything about his labs. Don't recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEO110
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He takes attendance for each class until around the last three weeks of the class so it does matter to show up as far as your grade. Get the textbook, you will need it. He did not put any grades online and you must correct your test by looking at the key in the hallway if you want to study in order to take the optional final later.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEOL110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to take Gibson for about five weeks before the fog clears and you can understand him. He's a great guy, and you can work through his class just fine once you get used to it. He's a tough grader, but knows what he's talking about, and has a really funny sense of humor. He gives plenty of assignments so you have chances to get a good grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEO120
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: Mandatory

Comment:

Great guy. He knows his stuff. However, the exams were difficult. He seemed to put material on the exams that were hardly covered in class. The study guides he gives seem irrelevant as well. He definitely throws you a curve ball on the exams. I had an A in GEO110, but I'd be lucky to receive a C in this course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GEO110
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:

Although grounded he is old as dirt. The class started out a bit rocky and do not use your cellphone in class because he will give you a stone-cold glare. At his core he is very down to earth. I preserved and climb the mountain and got an A. On moh's scale of hardness he was a 7. He will always answer your inqueres. P.S. Waves

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GEOL110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took the online class. He lied about details concerning tests, or did not pay attention to what he was saying in emails, took 3 wks to get graded assignments back so it was hard to ask questions and he didnt answer. He may be great in person but the online course is rough when you can barely hear the lecture and the tests are off topic

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEOL110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take Him! as long as you do the work he asks and go to class he will help you out. He cares about his students

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GEO210
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:

This was a co-taught class with Professor Rogers. I must say that I was disappointed with the lectures from Dr. Gibson. His lectures seemed to be stories glorifying himself and he continually bragged on his accomplishments. This is a class as a means to graduate. Telling people that this is their "life" is farfetched to say the least.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GEOL110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GEO110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really loves what he does! When a teacher is so excited about what he is teaching, it will def rub off on you! He wants you to learn and if you just listen, you WILL learn! I studied (but not alot) and got an A!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GEO110
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:

Perhaps the smartest man I have ever encounter.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GEO210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is terrible and has a work load equal to that of a 6 hour class but you get credit for 2 hours. If you are a Geology or Geography major you have to take it. My advise talk so someone that has taken it before and do the paper and work before you take it. I will be in there for the third so just talk to me.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GEOL120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Im so disappointed in him! i heard he was a good teacher but i disagree! he was not helpful, the notes aren't whats on the test and i hate this class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GLAB110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ignore all previous comments. Run. Run. Run.

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