Larry Beck - San Diego State University

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Larry Beck - San Diego State University

Professor: Larry Beck

Department: Recreation

College: San Diego State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have the chance to take this class with good ole Larry, YOU MUST. This was the best class I took at SDSU. I'm not one for reading but the books required for this class were so fun! There was homework every week, which included watching the coolest documentary ever. This guy is the best and there's not one bad thing to say!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: RTM404
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. If youre looking for an easy A, take him. You read a book (wasnt boring at all, or long), you have a portfolio project, quizzes and tests. Its hybrid, so everything is online for quizzes and tests. The answers are also online. I waited til the last minute for the portfolio. Thats my fault, but still for an A. Just take beck!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: RTM404
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took this class to check off my cultural class requirement and it was great. He is a very nice teacher that wants you to do well. Read "To Shake the Sleeping Should" which was a great book. I used audible which made it easy to do his study guide while listening to the book. 1 portfolio project and 2 tests on top of the book quizzes . 10/10

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: RTM404
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:

Very sweet Professor with a lot of experience in his field. The class was interesting and inspiring. If you are not super interested in the material or are looking for an easy summer course, I recommend taking his online summer course - same credit for only a portion of the work. Get ready to think conceptually and write a decent amount.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

super cool guy! the content of the class is very interesting and fun to learn about. this class is hybrid (even if it doesn't say so on webportal) so you meet in person on Tuesday and have an online assignment on Thursday. only hard part of the class is a 10 essay portfolio due at the end of the semester

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best teachers i've ever had. If you're interested in nature, environment, or the outdoors than this will be you're favorite class you take this semester. This class is extremely easy and helps if you have friends in the class or make friends in the class. It helps to buy the books for the class in order to help you with online quizzes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Mini reading/lecture quizes every week, 2 tests and a 20-25 page portfolio due at the last day of class. People who say the portfolio are hard and long waited till the last minute. If you complete each deadline you will have nothing to worry about. Easy A, really cool class, books were actually really nice to read!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Beck really wants his students to pass and is passionate. Theres 2 tests and mini quizzes every week. Thursdays are onine and every tuesday you can earn extra credit for staying till the end of class. One main paper portfolio that takes most of the semester. get the books! You will read them. As long as you do the work it's impossible to fail.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: RTM404
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Beck's class was so much fun, and so easy to complete the work as I genuinely enjoyed doing it! The book he assigns as reading is very easy to read and he fully prepares you for the quizzes with the study guides! The main portfolio assignment is hefty but is not complicated or too demanding. Overall such a great class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: RTM404
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes, 2 exams (1 midterm and 1 final), large portfolio project, and weekly lectures. This class was AMAZING. The book, Mountains Beyond Mountains, is used in place of a text; I enjoyed it. His quizzes/tests are very easy if you're prepared. He is kind and engaging. I was always happy to do work for this class. Stay on top of the portfolio

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Beck is awesome, he truly cares about his students. 1 point extra credit offered everyday. Must go to class to get lecture notes, not posted online. 1 lecture per week and the other day is online. Super easy class, 2 online tests, lots of extra credit offered. One big portfolio at the end - don't procrasinate, work on it during semester!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is amazing, very inspirational. The teacher really wants you to succeed. Uses blackboard a lot to explain homework and other materials. There is a heavy written assignment but he divides it throughout the semester. I would definitely would take Professor Beck again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: RTM404
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class over summer and there's a solid amount of work but it's actually interesting/reflection-based and manageable if you stay on track. No textbook, he requires one novel and the rest is provided. Use the study guides! 10/10 recommend for those who are interested in traveling/helping others. Hands down one of my favorite classes ever!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Beck is the nicest guy you'll ever meet. He is this old dude and loves to teach this class, about the history of the national parks. You only meet once in person per week and work is all done online. there are 10 easy online quizzes, 2 online test, and a project for your grade. Class average on the tests was like a 90%, ridiculously easy class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Beck is my absolute favorite professor at state. I wish I could take this class again! Beck is so passionate about the topic and while going to class isn't mandatory I highly recommend it just because it's such a wonderful class to sit through. All the exams are online and if you put in some effort and you'll get an A no problem.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: RTM404
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors and courses at SDSU! Beck is caring, intelligent, and always available to his students. He makes sure to cover quality material. I personally found the books we read and documentaries watched to be very inspiring. No textbook, he uses a novel instead (cheaper and more interesting). Easy and fun A, take this class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class even though it was more work than others. Material is interesting and inspiring. Several books are read and quizzed on, as well as a big portfolio project due at the end. DON'T procrastinate on it. Mine was 20 pages long. You can take an Aztec Adventure trip in place of the portfolio report. Easy A class, good/smart professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: RTM404
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:

Dr. Beck is a great teacher. His RTM 404 class was both fun and easy to take as a summer class. RTM 404 is great because you can knock out a GE, plus it doesn't take up a lot of your time. His lectures are straight forward, and his tests and quizes are based off the study guides he provides. I would take this class over 100x.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: RTM304
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love Professor Beck. He is so passionate about the subject and has a lot of knowledge and experience to share in such an engaging way. He truly understands how to teach students of our generation and I promise you, you won't regret him. Take him!!!!!!!!!!!! His lectures makes the class a breeze because it is enjoyable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: RTM305
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is super hard but if you study, on track, and dont fall behind on your work, then it is fine. But, if you procrastinate, than this class is not for you. Overall, it's fun. There are about 50-100 videos to watch, 10+ quizzes, 2 tests, and a portfolio which is like 15-20 pages. So, lots of work if you are taking this course in the summer.

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