Sean Peters

Data in Earth Science was challenging, confusing, and frustrating. I think the skills I learned in this course are important and useful, specifically the introduction to ArcGIS. Dr. Peters' lectures were chaotic and confusing, and I did not like his teaching style. He refused to answer clarifying questions about the course material because he wanted his students to struggle to learn more. Dr. Peters was a fair grader, but his comments on projects were harsh, and his expectations are high.

Data in Earth Science was challenging, confusing, and frustrating. I think the skills I learned in this course are important and useful, specifically the introduction to ArcGIS. Dr. Peters' lectures were chaotic and confusing, and I did not like his teaching style. He refused to answer clarifying questions about the course material b …Read more

This course was quite frustrating to be honest. The work load was not too bad, as there was only 8 assignments in total for the entire semester (5 assignments, 2 lecture summaries, 1 final project). The work required in the assignments forced us to have a solid understanding on various complex applications, which was a VERY frustrating and time-consuming process. Unless you have an interest in Environmental Science or just really dislike math classes, I would not take this class. Professor Peters was very kind and funny though, and he was very passionate about the material that is taught in this course. At time though, he could be a bit unhelpful, but it is because he wanted us to struggle with the applications so we learned how to use them ourselves.

This course was quite frustrating to be honest. The work load was not too bad, as there was only 8 assignments in total for the entire semester (5 assignments, 2 lecture summaries, 1 final project). The work required in the assignments forced us to have a solid understanding on various complex applications, which was a VERY frustrati …Read more

I took this course to fulfill my science requirement and it was great! Prof Peters is very engaging, and although the course is lecture heavy he makes it super interesting and fun. There was one super short open-note quiz every week along with two small group presentations and a reflective journal due at the end of the semester. Overall super easy but fun and engaging course. Would definitely take again!!

I took this course to fulfill my science requirement and it was great! Prof Peters is very engaging, and although the course is lecture heavy he makes it super interesting and fun. There was one super short open-note quiz every week along with two small group presentations and a reflective journal due at the end of the semester. Over …Read more