She uses iClickers to take attendance, so you might want to go to class. The class is named Dinosaurs, but we don't learn much about them until the end. The class isn't too hard, but the tests can be a bit tricky. She's nice and offers study sessions before midterm/final.

I usually hate science classes, but this was more of an easy memorization class. She made the lectures very interesting. I actually enjoyed the labs.

Can't believe how much I enjoyed this class! Made me interested in Earth Science. Professor Porter is really nice and I felt comfortable attending her office hours. She really explains things well, just focus on memorization, lab work and showing up for iClicker points. Labs are really fun and easy. Definitely the best GenEd class ever.

The class is difficult but if you grind you should be fine. Lecture is boring though.

Great professor. Only professor Ive had that will post summarized notes online so you dont really need to take notes. This class is boring but if you study, youll be fine.

Porter is honestly one of the most caring and respected professors I know. Earth 111 was the best class I have ever taken at UCSB and has changed my perspective on what I want to continue to study, her and Bruice Tiffney are a power duo of professors who are very well respected within the department.