Western Kentucky University / T / Louis Michael Trapasso
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
True/False: 31
Multiple Choice: 47
Matching: 32
Fill in the Blank: 7
Essays: 2
Problem Solving: 3
Mandatory Final: 39
Cumulative Final: 14
Textbook Required: 27
Extra Credit: 1
Attendance Required: 39
49 Total Evaluations
GEOG-121 : Intro To Meteorology - Posted 5/15/2012
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Going into this class, Trapasso scares you to death. There are only 4 grades in the class, his 3 exams and the lab grade counts as a test grade.
I was for sure I was going to get a C in this class. I made an 84 on the first Test and a 60 on the second.
I figured my lab grade to be about a 95 -- and I didn't think I did too hot on the final, but STILL ended up with an A in the class.
Test come straight from the notes - just study the notes. The book really isn't required unless you need some added help on the labs (which are open note/book/internet)
GEOG-100 : - Posted 12/18/2011
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The first thing Trapasso does when he walks into the classroom is start talking about how he's retired so he could care less if you pass or fail he's just here to help the department. He not only doesn't care if you pass or fail, but makes it nearly impossible for you to even do fairly in the class. He has four exams, that's it. If you miss, too bad and if you need help, don't bother trying to ask him because all he does is dismiss you like you're a bother to him. He's THE WORST professor I've ever had and I would not recommend anyone to him. Also, the final exam he tells you it isn't cumulative when in fact, it is. Don't even bother showing up for class and trying to keep up and take notes because no matter what, you'll do poorly. He should not be teaching anything, EVER.
GEOG-121 : Introduction To Meteorology - Posted 7/3/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you're looking for an easy Gen. Ed. science elective, don't take this course. If you're looking for a meteorology class, by all means, take this class. Trapasso knows his stuff like the back of his hand and will GLADLY answer any random curious questions about this or that. However, he won't tolerate the disrespect and apathy that's so prevalent in Gen. Ed. courses -- if you continually disrupt class by showing up late, he WILL ask you to drop the class. If you talk in class, he WILL single you out and make sure you never do it again. Trapasso is serious about teaching, so, if you take this course, you'd probably be wise to be serious about learning. I made an A, but it was hard, and not many people did. However, there's no homework and the 'lab' that accompanies the class is a piece of cake. Just, brace yourself for his tests, they're not to be blown off.
GEOG-100 : - Posted 4/18/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Trapasso tries to scare people out of taking the class by coming off as very rude and saying the class is difficult. If you can handle the first day then the class is EASY! Just study your notes, nothing comes out of the book, don't even buy it. But make sure to take really good notes. I recommend him for an easy A.
GEOG-121 : Introduction To Meteorology - Posted 5/14/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This course was NOT easy. I'm a straight-A student in general and I barely made an A in it with a lot of effort put into it. Nonetheless, it's a good class. If you're wanting some quick gen-ed credits, stay away, but if you're wanting to learn the subject, take it.
GEOG-100 : Intro - Posted 4/9/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Trapasso, is still the hardest teacher I have ever had while at WKU. He is difficult to gte along with, and will let you know that the first day of class. I came into the class late so I only had a weeks information for the test...bomb! He didn't help ctah me up at all, and when studinf for the other tests i learned it was a basically study the whole book ( He wrote it) plus you notes and anything else involving geography!! This man knows people will fail his class, so he makes the test impossible. We had no other assignments so if you are bad at taking tets, don't take him.
Also when I did ask for help he told me to buy the book and come to class. Too bad I had the book in my hand and I missed one day! HE NEEDS TO RETIRE...FAST!
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 12/15/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I don't see how ANYONE could make below a B- in this course. If you are a skipper, then I guess I could understand that.
The tests are STRAIGHT FROM THE NOTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So GO TO CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The final is just a "last test".
The labs are the ONLY reason you need to buy the book, however I kept mine just because I'm "kinda" in the major.
I can see where people "hate" him, though. You'll either love him or hate him. Personality clashes are highly probable with Trapasso. I personally enjoyed his class and LEARNED A LOT...got my money's worth. I find him extremely funny--partially because he's a smartass.
He's very willing to help, too! However, do NOT get on his bad side. TURN OFF YOUR FRIGGIN' CELL PHONE AND ACTUALLY SHOW UP. YOU WILL MAKE AN A!!!!!
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 11/6/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Trapasso was one of the worst teachers I've ever had, I DO NOT reccommend taking his class unless you absolutely have to. He is rude and inconsiderate of others especially when they are sick. His tests are hard and he tries to cram way too much information in a short amount of time. He makes you feel stupid if you ask him a question that he thinks you should know and he sends nasty replies back in emails. Make sure you call him Dr. Trapasso and not Professor or Mr. because he'll bite your head off!
MET- : Meteorology - Posted 11/1/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is very hard! The amount of notes he gives is an overkill. Just go to EVERY class, and if you do miss make sure to get the notes from someone. You can stop by his office during his hours and he is willing to help you with anything you need. He is very serious about attendance.
GEOG-100 : - Posted 11/1/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Good teacher, but can be a jerk. He dropped my grade down to a C because i walked out of class and did not care for my excuse. He also went crazy on people whos cell phones went off. Test are alright but can be tricky. The only advice i can give someone is to take good notes, dont walk out of class, and turn off your cell phone(as he said).
GEOG- : - Posted 5/30/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Either know he is a good teacher, he is also quite an ass. He has several rules and he is not bluffing when he tells you them. I should of got a B in his class, but he thought i walked out of his class twice and i only walked out once. And even though i had proof he just just doesnt give a damn. Good Teacher, but he is a Dick Head
GEOG-100 : Intro/physical Environ - Posted 3/30/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Trapasso likes to seem mean and harsh but he's a really nice guy. His class is pure lecture and test and nothing else. It's only hard if you don't pay attention. All the test questions come from the lecture and he writes everything you need for your notes on the board. He talks more about weather than geography, but that's only because he's a meteorologist. You only need the book to read certain boxes he assigns for the tests. His class can get a little boring sometimes though. He only gets mean in one case...NEVER LET YOUR CELLPHONE RING!! He will bring you to tears if it goes off in class!!!
GEOG-100 : Physical Geo - Posted 1/13/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Does not have a clue how to teach. Lectures are boring and he never answers questions satisfactory.
GEOG-100 : - Posted 1/10/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Good teacher. He definetly knows what he is talking about in the area of Geography. Uses some curse words in class. That was the only draw back for me.
GEOG-100 : Intro. To Physical Enviornment - Posted 11/4/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
GEOG- : - Posted 10/29/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Trapasso knows his stuff, DO NOT take this class if you are looking for an easy "A" ....he is tough! The test are multiple choice...but trust me it's not that easy. Be prepared to take notes (lots) He is willing to help you out if you don't understand something...nice guy.
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 7/12/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Trapasso is a great teacher. He lectures very well and has a great knowledge to give to his students. He also has great stories that you will never forget. You will really enjoy his class, whether it be intro or meteorology.
GEOG-100 : Intro To Man's Physical Environment - Posted 6/27/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Never have I studied so hard and gotten such rotten grades on exams. While Dr. Trapasso is a good teacher as far as teaching the material goes, his intimidation methods and scare tactics were far from appreciated, as far as I was concerned. His exams are a nightmare. I thought and even >know< that I was actually learning something in his class (because he is a good teacher), but I felt like the exams did not at all reflect it. His questions are very tricky. You think you actually KNOW the answer to a question, but you end up missing it because of some stupid way the question was asked. He is not open to listening to your logic as to why you answered a question the way you did. He is BIG on attendance. If you are teetering on the brink between two grades and you have perfect attendance, he will bump you up, which is probably how I ended up with an A. On the other hand, if you miss a lot of classes, he has no mercy and no kind words for you. In fact, he has quite the collection of sarcastic and cutting remarks. This was a nerve-wracking experience for me, and I do not intend to end up in any of his other classes...ever.
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 6/9/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I did not like his teaching style at all...instead of explaining things, he always drew pictures. But on the tests, none of the pictures are helpful. Three tests and one average lab grade are the only grades you have and he refuses to give any extra credit.
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 6/1/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Trapasso is an excellent teacher...people who disagree are lazy and don't want to put any time or effort into the course. He knows his stuff. The tests come from his lectures. If you miss 6 or more classes, you get dropped a letter grade. You don't necessarily need the textbook-I used it for reference when I didn't fully understand something. The labs are easy if you take your time.
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 5/16/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Trapasso is a good teacher who knows his stuff. The only problem can be that it seems like a lot of stuff, but the labs, which seem hard but are graded easily, help bring up any problem grade. His tests are 50 problems multiple choice with scantron provided so that's nice. He can be funny at times, but when you are in his class it is strictly listen and learn. If you have ever had him for Intro. to Phys. Geography then this should be mostly review. In fact the lecture notes should coincide perfectly, but obviously only for the climatology, while dropping the other stuff behind. Also, may I mention the attendance policy. If you miss more than 11 classes you fail, but that's 11. He's good overall, take notes, read some for an A, and you should do okay.
GEOG-100 : Intro Physical Enviroment - Posted 5/12/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I am an all A student, and have never received a B, let alone a D in a class. I studied hard and still received a D. If you are not good at taking in a lot of information, and understanding concepts quick and being able to remember them I dont suggest taking Trapasso, he is a smart guy, but the class is hard, and the class average for tests was always below 50%.
GEOG-100 : Intro/physical Environment - Posted 4/27/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He sometimes trys to trick you on his tests
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 4/14/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class is terrible, DO NOT TAKE HIM. He is a funny guy, but his class is HARD. His tests are insane and you really don't know what to study. You have 2 tests and the final.
GEOG-100 : Intro To Geography - Posted 2/14/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I learned a lot from this class. Dr. Trapasso, who's also co-author of the textbook, is very intelligent and teaches his subject very effectively. He gives a lot of notes and a lot of diagrams and drawings, so be sure to copy down every one of them, as you'll need them for the exams. I studied a lot for this class, though not quite as much as I could have, but I was happy with a B. Don't be intimidated by him. He may sound and look kinda scary at times, but he's there to help you in any way he can, and he always encourages office hours and questions during class. And don't be dumb enough to fall asleep or leave early--he can get really mad about that. But other than that, the class is very interesting and informative. I recommend it.
GEOG-100 : Intro. Physical Environment - Posted 1/25/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
With only four grades in the class and an a very lenient attendance policy it is a good class for a general ed. He is a good teacher for both gen. ed. classes and major classes so I recommend him.
GEOG- : Geography 100 - Posted 1/17/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Trapasso is one of my favorite teachers. He gives you a lot of notes, but they are all very helpful on the test. Everything on the test is covered in class and the only things that aren't covered in classes are in boxes in the text book (and he will tell you what boxes to review for the test). Everything you need to know for an exam, he will make sure you study. The test has no surprise questions of things you "should know". I recommend him; he's a great teacher.
GEOG-100 : - Posted 12/3/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He was a very good teacher that is very open about how he feels with the issues. He is real down to earth, and seems like a really cool guy. You take a pretty good amount of notes, but if you study them you will be fine.
GEOG- : Intro. Physical Environ. - Posted 11/18/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr.Trapasso is a very good teacher. His test are extremely hard, but if you study the notes well--you should do fine. He uses really good examples to help you remember things, and he's always welcoming you to come to his office for additional help. Attendance in his class is a must. You will take A LOT of notes, but you cover a lot of material.
GEOG-100 : Into - Posted 11/3/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He's a very weird and scary man. Yet, he makes you learn and makes the class extremely interesting because of his sarcasm and tone. All you do is take notes, and does not care to know your name. It is a must to there, or you'll be completely lost the next time you come, since all it is is notes. He scares you the first day so you can drop it, so take it as a hint. He only has 4 exams, so if you really screw up the first test, than forget an A if that's what you're goin for. All in all, I enjoyed learning in his class.
GEOG-100 : - Posted 11/3/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
HIs class is nowhere near as hard as the other evaluations say it is. Sure, you have to study ALL the material, but if you have some common sense you should know what is really important.. usually, he writes the need-to-know stuff on the board. And about the other evaluations saying "don't fall asleep in his class or he'll get mad,".... what do you expect? If you can't stay awake, stay in bed.
GEOG-100 : Intro To Physical Geography - Posted 10/22/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Trapasso's class isn't nearly as hard as he makes it out to be. He uses big words to try and scare you, but if you keep up with your notes, you can easily make great grades on the tests. THere are only for tests for the semester, which count for your entire grade, so be careful. He's not into hearing about your personal life, but he is more than willing to help you understand the info if you come to his office after class.
GEOG-100 : Intro/physical Environ - Posted 10/22/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
"look around the room, 1 out of every 4 ppl you see will fail this course" these were his first words. Need i say more? He also wrote the frigin book! He eats, breathes, and sleeps geopgraphy. he thinks your an "idiot" if u don't understand. you only have 4 chances to pass, with Extremely hard exams. don't try and talk to him either, it doesn't help. I've tried.
GEOG-100 : Intro Phys Env - Posted 6/16/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Tough class. Alot to study. Hard as hell. Less than 10 out of 35 people passed 1st exam. I think the average score was well under 50%.
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 5/10/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is a very knowledgeable professor in Meteorology. He is the Dept head. He does not give time for questions, very curt and rude about everything. When test times come he will say "On a good day 2 of the 5 people seated in this row will fail, on a bad day 3 or more of the 5 inthis row will fail. He is very condescending in everyway. I had a 4.0 average and this was the first "C" that I have ever made. Be sure to be prepared for his labs as well. They are geared toward majors in his class. Very Hard!!!!
GEOG-100 : - Posted 5/7/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class is an easy A if you study your notes, but this guy is a complete ass!!! If you can just get past his meaness you can get through this course. Oh and keep all your notes because on the final, he throws in a couple comprehensive questions. THIS GUY CAN KISS MY ASS AND FALL OFF A CLIFF IN ICELAND!!!!!!!!
GEOG-100 : - Posted 4/17/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This guy is a complete a## but besides that the class is an easy A if you take notes and study. When he gives you all this crap about half of you all failing the first test, it is just a bunch of bull, and don't try to get personal with him he doesn't care about anyone.
GEOG- : Geog 100 - Posted 4/8/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Trapasso is a pretty good teacher. He spends alot of time on weather. He has been everywhere so he is pretty interesting, not to say that you don't almost fall asleep in his class. It can get kinda boring. Attendance is crucial in his class. As far as tests go, you pretty much just have to study the notes. It isn't too bad of a class.
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 4/3/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Trapasso is a very good teacher. His tests are not too bad, but make sure to study your notes. The weekly labs are not difficult, but rather pointless and time consuming.
GEOG-121 : Intro. To Meteorology - Posted 4/1/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I thought Dr. Trapasso's class was very interesting. I took it for a science gen. ed; this is a much better alternative to astronomy! The lectures are very detailed but interesting, and Trapasso follows the book for the most part. Buying the book is a good idea, it helps with the labs. Exams are straightforward multiple choice/matching/true-false, etc. from the notes and labs. The labs are easy, they are on a computer and take no more than thirty minutes.
Be prepared for Trapasso's sarcastic sense of humor. And make sure to go to class, because you'll miss a lot of material if you don't.
GEOG-100 : - Posted 1/19/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
This guy is horrible. He gave me a C in this class because I had to miss a day to go to a job interview. I even explained to him that I would have to miss class for an interview, and he just said, "well, I guess we'll chalk that up as an absense!" I had this class the last semester of my senior year and this was the only C of my college career. I think Trapasso has forgotten why we pay money to go to college. For a prof. to punish a student for going to a career job interview is unthinkable! This is the main reason why we go to college in the first place. As far as the class went, it was not bad. I would have had a B if it weren't for missing that day of class. He spent way too much time on meteorology, but I did learn alot about weather.
GEOG- : Geography 100 - Posted 2/21/2002
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Trapasso does not teach the correct information for this class. He is also the Meteorology professor and he failed to teach actual geography until the last two weeks of class. In addition, he does not provide accurate information for his tests. For example, he specifically told the class that certain information would NOT be on the test, and ended up being on the test. Therefore, if you are not accustomed to studying everything whether he says it'll be on the test or not, you will most likely get a really low grade.
Also, Trapasso is very anal about attendence and attention for his class. Several times he made a scene about waking people up, and even those who weren't asleep, but rather laying their head down. He does, however, have a very dry sense of humor, but that doesn't compare to his bitterness he holds the majority of the time.
His tests are not hard if you prepare for EVERYTHING he tells you, important or not, and you prepare several days in advance (which is a little much for a general ed class).
One other thing, the book is required, but when I had him, the book was completely unnecessary.
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 1/21/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Trapasso lectures better than any professor I've ever had--he makes meteorology very interesting. I only studied from my notes for the tests so you might not even need your book. I recommend him.
MET-121 : Geog 121-Meteorology - Posted 12/24/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was awesome! I am a Meteorology major, and Dr. Trapasso made it so fun. He has a good sense of humor, and is willing to help you out, you can just stop by his office during his hours. He has a great way of teaching so that I hardly had to study. I recommend him for this course!
GEOG-121 : Intro to Meteorology - Posted 9/3/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Great professor. The questions on the tests come straight from the notes, so be sure to take them. Labs are very easy. Also, do not fall asleep because he has been known to say to a student:
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 1/9/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Test come right from the notes. The lab is not hard, jsut takes time.
GEOG-100 : Intro/Physical Environ - Posted 10/17/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
STUDY STUDY for his exams! Not as easy as he presents the material. Very interesting professor. DO NOT FALL ASLEEP on his time.
GEOG-121 : Intro to Meteorology - Posted 10/12/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Great teacher, the labs are kinda hard, but otherwise a great class.
GEOG-121 : Meteorology - Posted 4/25/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The tests come directly from the notes, so you don't have to read the book. You only have 3 exams & 1 lab grade, which helps your grade a lot. He takes attendance, but it doesn't effect your grade unless you miss more than 8 times.