Peter Copeland - University of Houston

Professor: Peter Copeland
Department: Science
College: University of Houston
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1330
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I really have no idea how I even passed the class. The professor can be entertaining at times, but he is a bit arrogant and grades hard. The grading scale is made so that you can pass with a low score, with a 50 being the equivalent of a C. However I, along with many other students, found it difficult to get a 50 in the class. Students beware.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GEOLOGY1330
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
To get a good grade in this class you really have to understand the concepts given. You don't have to show up because he puts the lessons online but sometimes he explains stuff further. The tests are designed to be hard so its an easy grading scale, but you still have to study A LOT to make above a 70 (which a B+). The class was just annoying.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Copeland's exams are more so based on random facts than stuff you find in the textbook. I would recommend going to class, but if you are able to really understand the material on his PowerPoints, you can still do well. I found the lab portion really helpful in understanding the material and would also highly recommend it.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1330
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was honestly too much work for a freshman. His grading scale saved my grade in the end, but his tests are whack and crazy hard. He was passionate about the lecture, which is good but he talks to monotone and didnt make the topics interesting.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: GEO1330
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He doesn't give homework, so your grade is determined by the tests & final. His tests are hard and do not test geology concepts, but more so random facts on his slides. I found it hard to stay awake during his lectures. However, he does provide lecture slides, is passionate about geology, drops one test grade, and does not take attendance.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL3372
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Copeland is my favorite lecturer in the Geology dept. He has a great sense of witty, sarcastic humor that might make some feel dumb. However, he knows how to really keep students engaged and does a really good job at explaining concepts that aren't easy. His tests are fairly difficult, but doable if you listen well in lecture. Highly recommend.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL3372
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I enjoyed Dr. Copeland and his teaching style. Go to class, he'll ask questions on the exams that you can't get from the book or slides. His expectations are reasonable. He curves at the end. Never any homework. 2 short papers that require minimal effort to make a good grade.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL3372
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Copeland is great at making lectures feel like a conversation. It's easy to get comfortable with information learned in lecture, but don't expect to do well unless you read and internalize the material. The lab was well organized and helpful. There are 8 exams between lab and lecture which were all tough except for the first lab and lecture.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GEO1376
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I liked Copeland. He's a very clear lecturer on the material and he makes the subject interesting in how well he explains it. He only gives tests: 5 total (4 + final; highest 4 grades count). His tests are all purely based on the lectures: 100% free response with 5-6 questions. Main problem is you'll die if you miss class, so don't miss class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1376
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I'm not very good with science, but his test are over what he teaches in lecture. Many people drop after he mentions that he only has five test and each with five short answer questions. He is very lenient on grading your answers as long as you get the generally idea of what he is asking.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1376
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's a great guy and is very passionate about his field of work but as a Philosophy major, science classes just don't come easy to me and aren't very interesting to me. If you're not a science person, this class isn't for you. I struggled a lot even though I went to every lecture. The only reason I passed was because of his weird grading scale.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1376
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He isnt as bad as many people make him out to be. He is very lecture heavy, so you would be required to at least attend class in order to get a good grade in class. His test are free response and he is very lenient when it comes to grading.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GEO1330
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Copeland is what you would expect from a College professor. He doesn't give extra credit. However, if you go to class and pay attention to his lecture, you literally never have to read the book. I took him for both physical geology and historical geology and got an A both times just from attending the lectures. He curves pretty well too.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GEO1330
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is the worst professor at UH. He doesn't care about anything at all and gives absolutely no effort. He uses his 1980 lectures. His tests are completely random and he intends to trick you. The only way you will do well is if you read the textbook very very very thoroughly. DO NOT TAKE HIM if you have an option not to.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: 1330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I would not recommend this proffers to anyone. His power points are outdated. He does not give ANY extra credit. Your grade is out of your 3 best tests from 4 plus a cumulative final. No paper reviews. The only "review time" is at the beginning of each class. In which you can ask questions you may have. That's it.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a pretty entertaining guy, but his tests are really tough. The things he talks about are interesting but the way he applies them in his tests are tricky and confusing like he's trying to make you realize you don't actually understand the material as well as you thought you did. Not a blow off class. Too much work for what it's worth.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GEO1330
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Copeland is a little tough but not horrible. He has slides with notes that have pretty much everything you need to know for the tests, however, those are very long slides, and you will need to know EVERYTHING in it.. he doesn't do a very good job in making class interesting, so I found it a little difficult to keep up,dont take him if you want an A
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PET
  • 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:
This guy is lazy... very lazy. Find previous years tests, they make *great* study guilds. Made a B+ in his class and showed up for less than 1/4 of the lectures. Just do good in lab and the class will be a joke. He would hand out the test and my first thought would be "I've seen this before". Lazy teachers make for lazy students.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL3372
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
WILL NOT ANSWER EMAILS! Extremely rude. Rambles through slides. Read Heffren & OBrien. Tests are extremely hard and include flashing slides - difficult to follow... it was a challenge to go to class because he was so rude to students. I made a good grade but only by studying extremely hard with smart students.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PETRO
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I thought Dr Copeland was great during lecture. He taught the material in a clear manner. His tests were BS though. There would be multiple correct answers, "none of the above" was a common answer, and he was constantly trying to fool you on the exam. They were not a good indication of what you have learned. Also, 3/5 of lecture isn't petrography
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