Professor Rhodes is very adept at teaching and explaining concepts. This class is not very difficult if you apply yourself and do maybe do a few readings and pay attention in lectures. However, it is not an easy-peasy class, so don't just take it because it's a GE, take it because you're interested in the material and want to learn it. The field trips are very helpful in actually understanding the concepts discussed in lectures, and he almost gives you the answers to all of his questions for his little write-up. His (1) midterm and final are all multiple choice, and he gives review questions in class. Overall, he's a good professor.