I really enjoyed Amr's class on paleoethnobotany this quarter and I would highly recommend him as an instructor. The assigned readings were very manageable and extremely helpful in supplying background information before the lectures. Although this course was a three hour seminar on Mondays (the WORST day of the week), I was never bored or struggling to pay attention. Amr kept the class engaged with interesting case studies and frequent lab trips. He would entertain any questions we asked, even if they were slightly off-topic, and provide extra references over email. He structured the class around our interests and worked to help us succeed. Besides regular participation and attendance, the course required a final presentation (approx. 30 mins each based on our class size) and a final paper. The topics were not assigned, so I actually really enjoyed selecting my plant species, learning about its archaeological significance in the field, and sharing that information with my peers. All in all, the course provided me with a wealth of resources and knowledge to apply to my own research. 10/10 would recommend!

I loved this class! Amr is very passionate about the topics and was extremely helpful and supportive through the quarter. There is a good amount of reading assigned but it is all relevant to the coursework and easily digestible. The class takes field trips to relevant labs and overall I feel like I gained a much better understanding of the field. Amr is also very responsive over email, so it’s easy to get support should you need it. It’s also nice to have a class with presentations/ papers instead of exams. I would take this class again in a heartbeat!