Wrobel is a kind guy and obviously wants everyone to do well. Lectures not mandatory but attendance is super helpful. Was not here for about little less than half of the weeks because was on leave for new child, made it a little bit challenging but doable. test questions were random sometimes, NOT super easy GE if humanities concept wise.

great professor, really charismatic and funny. unfortunately if you're not very scientifically inclined (like me), this may be really difficult even with the cheat sheets he allows. tests are hard if you put this class on the backburner and don't know how to apply the concept really well. an okay and lenient GE, but not exactly easy.

Very good professor and one of the best I have had at UCSB. If you are a humanities major take this class for your area C credit.

super chill GE mostly just attend lecture. The online version doesn't make as much sense. Hardest part is the labs and depends on the TA you get.

Been my favorite teacher here so far. Class is easy and sheds light on important topics like global climate change. Most importantly, you can tell he's passionate and dedicated towards his students. He's fun, entertaining, and a great guy

Really nice. second class I've taken of his so I knew what to expect. grade is based on very few things so even tho attendance is not mandatory, definitely show up to all lectures and labs.

2 Midterms and final had random questions that made it super hard. Kind prof though

Wrobel definitely cares about what he teaches. I would have loved the class if I cared more for earth science, but he still made it interesting. Funny and laid back guy

Super nice, easy class.

He was great! Made everything straightforward and the class isn't too bad if you have good cheat sheets.

Prof. Wrobel is passionate and very funny, but the class can be challenging. There are two midterms, a final, and worksheet labs. Exams are multiple choice with cheat sheets, yet still difficult. He moves quickly, and study guides aren't very helpful. If you are not a science person and seeking an easy GE, this is not the class for you.

Just pay half attention and put an effort into your cheat sheet, and it should be an easy A! As a humanities major, this was a lovely GE!

This was a fun GE to take because of how passionate Alex was on the material. For the midterm and final the only studying I did was making the cheat sheets and I was able to do well, but there was some tricky questions. The online weekly quizzes and in-class labs help boost your grade. Just make sure you're actively learning and you should do fine!

good teacher but do not take this as a GE if you want an easy A. The tests were extremely hard even with a cheat sheet. average in this class was a B which should not be normal for a GE

I really loved him as a professor, he is clearly very passionate and makes his lectures engaging. However, i attended every single lecture and studied so much and still received a B because 2 midterms and 1 final make up 60% of the grade and there were some gotcha questions. Id still take his class again!

mr alex! what a goat. very humble guy and loves what he does. overall beautiful human. weekly open book quizzes, sections are mandatory but he picks amazing TA's who give out weekly worksheets open book as well, and midterm and final he allowed a cheat sheet. take his class serious and you will pass! love this guy, gonna miss u mr alex

Honestly did not have many expectations coming into this class, I had heard it was "hard" but in my experience it has been pretty chill. He is an amazing lecturer and you can really feel his passion and energy which was quite refreshing. Tests are fine since we are given a cheat sheet. Overall 10/10 class and professor would take again.

Lecture is not mandatory, weekly small section 'labs' are mandatory. Midterm and final were mp with a cheat sheet. Caring and interesting prof, would take again

LOVED professor Wrobel and his class. Although it was a lot, it was manageable and my TA was awesome. He's such an engaging lecturer and feels really approachable and accessible outside of class. Attendance isn't mandatory but the info from lectures is so important so definitely show up. Taking his other LD class next quarter and very excited.

prof wrobel is great!! he's really caring and is really passionate about what he teaches. The tests were average, but he gave us a cheat sheet. attendance in lectures isn't mandatory, but section is. Sections are labs, but were always pretty quick and easy. Highly recommend for a GE!

He's an amazing professor and super charismatic, but the tests are pretty hard and really based on memorization and concept knowledge

If you want an easy GE this is not the class for you! I wish I would've known before. His lectures are extremely heavy and exams are multiple choice which can mess you up since they don't make much sense.

Such a nice guy! Attendance wasn't mandatory, but slides are picture heavy, it definitely helps to listen to the lectures. He seems passionate about his work and it shows.

TAKE THIS CLASS FOR YOUR SCIENCE GE! I am talking to you, humanities kids. Prof Wrobel makes the content and the concepts VERY accessible to even the most un-science savvy people. Lectures, while lengthy, are useful and he incorperates his life experience into the lectures. Very chill and laidback guy - very little homework, and picks good TAs.