Reviews of professor Joseph Shea

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
In all scenarios, Shea is a researcher, not a professor. He is impatient with questions and lecture slides, he constantly reminds you of his various research projects, and he is self-indulgent enough to use his own tweets as part of a presentation. Marks come from exams that test your jeaporady knowledge more than your understanding.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Shea does a great job leading his lectures. They are clear and helpful. He seems passionate about the subject and was always helpful with questions. Assignments are fairly easy and quizzes are helpful for learning the material. Can be passed without doing the readings but they definitely help as quizzes and tests use material from the readings.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Shea is super interested and engaged in his field. He gives students the opportunity to learn in a fantastic environment with his TA team and lecture format. If you show up and pay attention, absorb what he's trying to teach - you'll have tons of fun. Accommodates in person or online. I was looking for a class to take and he sold me on it!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
GEOG 416- Wonderful prof! Super knowledgeable about the material, lots of readings and group discussions, lets you discuss your findings in the readings rather than a traditional lecture class. You get to be creative in the final project. Cares about his students and the class. 100% recommend it even if you are not a science student.