Reviews of professor Joel Van Allen

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Out of 4 years in college, this was the worst professor I've ever had. He is the only professor that doesn't tell you what assignments you need to complete. He does not give you a second chance. He is way too strict on paper formatting. Do not take his class. He should not be a professor.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Van Allen is a pretty good professor. His lectures are extremely boring and his quizzes/exams are pretty difficult. However, he gives NO HW (besides reading the super lame textbook). You'll have to write 3 major essays which are horrible. He gives INSANE amounts of HW... it can boost you from a C to an A. He's super nice and funny too!!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very condescending when I asked about a grade. Very confusing and contradicts himself. Constantly goes 15+ mins past the scheduled meeting time, told him I needed to leave because I have other things to do. Considering dropping this class due to his poor attitude and long monotone lectures. I like the subject but he makes it boring. Don't take him!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I think he is a better f2f instructor than online. His lectures online were lacking. The assignments were interesting and easy enough to skate by. He allows open book for all of the tests/exams. I think if I were to take his f2f class, I would have really enjoyed it as he seems very passionate. He is very particular about formatting on papers.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I thought Professor Van Allen was great, his lectures were very interesting and he gives many opportunities for extra credit.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Interesting subject & he seems passionate about it, but his workload makes it feel like a 200 level class with little guidance.  He is strict with paper formatting so be aware of that.  If you genuinely are interested in the subject, you should take this class, but if you are just looking to fill credits then you're better off taking another class.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not recommended for freshmen. 
extra credits start AFTER the break so it's gonna be hard to find time to do them. (mostly going to SCHEDULED volunteers)