Reviews of professor Gregory Palmer

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Palmer does not typically lecture on assigned readings during class; he uses class time for group work. However, he does provide recorded lectures online for students who want them. His exams will be difficult for students who do not closely read the textbook and go to class. Attendance is mandatory, though you can miss up to 4 classes.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
test are online

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Class is dull most of the time but an easy option to fulfill the ENVS requirement. Don't stress too much about the semester project, he grades very leniently. 4 absences allowed, optional final (drops lowest exam score), cheat sheet allowed on tests, and simple but repetitive class work. BIG TIP: Fill out the study guides as you read the textbook!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Super easy, 3 exams online at home, an optional online final. Readings outside of class, each class we are in small groups to answer worksheet questions. Get points for attendance, have 4 absences that will not impact your grade. Super approachable. Lots of information is covered, but you can have a cheat sheet on your exams.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I learned most of the content from the textbook, classes usually consisted of a small lecture/review and a group project (not graded) just on the days content. Exams weren't horrible and were online, and he wasn't a tough grader on the other components. He is very knowledgeable and nice, just be prepared to learn a lot of the content out of class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Palmer is super knowledgeable and passionate of ENVS. Nevertheless his class is boring. 3 exams worth 60% of your grade. Taken on Sakai but difficult in my opinion. You do these type of in-class activities every day that count as your participation. It's an easy B+ if you study the material well, you definitely have to put effort.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Palmer was great! I thought he was caring, interesting, and engaging especially for a science teacher. The work was manageable, and the tests were easy if you followed his study guide. The class was a lot of group work, and you were able to miss like four classes without it affecting your grade. I would definitely recommend taking him.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
One of the simplest courses you can take to get a science credit. The in-class assignments are graded on completion, and the tests are online, open note. Prof. Palmer himself is a nice guy, but his lectures are boring and usually useless. Do the readings and go to class you'll have no trouble. He also lets you skip four lectures without penalty.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Three exams and optional final and a semester project. He's really nice and fun! Daily participation and group work.