Reviews of professor Sam Wershow

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Sam is a very unreasonable professor. I usually receive 85-100% in all classes; Sam's class was a HUGE time commitment only to receive the lowest grades I have ever received in my entire life. No clear directions were ever given and he is a picky grader based on what he thinks, not a rubric. I'd save your Botany credit desires for another professor

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
You must have time to go outside and find the plants he wants you to. They must be naturalized or native to the PNW. It eats up a lot of time for other classes you are taking. The final assignment requires 15 plant pictures so make sure to plan for that. If you have time for it all take the class.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class is labeled as an online class but there are labs which require you to go out and buy stuff no one has in their house at all times, also visiting museums, all with your own money $150+. Grading is all over the place, usually no or unhelpful comment explaining why. The materials & idea of this class is super interesting, not ideal online.