Jennifer Coombs is a Science professor at Northeastern University rated 4.1/5 by 39 students, with 2.6/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Jennifer Coombs professor reviews and ratings: 4.1/5 from 39 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
I took her class probably 10 years ago but still remember her lecture on the amazing properties of water. She's very smart and passionate about her subject.ENV 2013-10-10 09:40:24 +0000 UTC
I don't like her class. Class slides are useless and her quizzes are very tricky. She is not responsible for her students. The last month last semester, she didn't even show up!!!!!ENVR1101 2011-01-12 17:09:28 +0000 UTC
I loved this teacher. Her class is fun to go to. Key is to go to class and take notes, everything the 4 tests are off notes and lectures, and they're not cumulative, which helps a lot. You don't have to go to class, but most of the time its extra points for those who do go to class. I didn't even buy the txtbookENVU114 2007-11-09 16:03:44 +0000 UTC
She is a great professor and a very nice and sweet person. She seems to really care about her students. She has a lot of passion for the material which is contageous. Key to her course is going to class and taking notes. I considered a minor in Geology after having her as a Professor. Would sign up for any class she is teaching!NATDIS 2007-07-09 14:33:41 +0000 UTC
One of the best teachers at NU. If you can get into NAT DAS take it for your elective. It one of the hardest classes in NU to get into. I learned more in this class then most of my concentration. Also, SMOKE SHOW!!!NAT2445 2006-10-02 16:10:33 +0000 UTC
Awesome class. Went to the classes about interesting topics, skipped the ones that bored me. Still ended up with an A. I couldn't take one test on the scheduled day and she was very cooperative about re-scheduling. One thing she hates-people talking during her class and being a distraction.NATDISASTERS 2005-12-10 12:20:14 +0000 UTC
One of the sweetest and most understanding people I've ever met. She always makes sure you understand her material, and she passes no judgements on anyone ever.ENVISCI 2005-09-08 09:51:51 +0000 UTC
What an abominable ice queen. She spazzed out on the class at least 3 times for 10 mins. How bad of a teacher do you have to be to resort to such base tactics? OUTSIDE of the aforementioned, no real complaints. Just read and take notes and you'll be fairly judged. IIICC-EEEE though [shivers].NATDISAS 2004-12-11 12:06:16 +0000 UTC
Keeps class interesting because she's energetic. The class isn't easy, but she's fair.GEOLOGY 2004-10-10 20:20:40 +0000 UTC
Very cool teacher. Funny, smart, does a great job teaching. Her powerpoint slides make the class fun. She uses cool graphics and animations, and she will do anything to help you. She's the best teacher I've had at northeastern.NATDISAST 2004-05-05 10:22:22 +0000 UTC
Really easy if you go to every class. Missing even one class is hard to make up if you don't have many friends in the class. She really enjoys what she's doing, but seems a little crazy. Only 4 quizzes so it's hard to bounce back if you do bad on one.NATDISASTE 2004-04-09 17:55:56 +0000 UTC
No CommentsNATLDIS 2004-03-31 19:19:10 +0000 UTC
No CommentsDISASTERS 2004-03-31 19:14:12 +0000 UTC
idiot professor. does not return emails. takes the class way to indepth to unecessary levels. she is was to intense with the bullshit. this class is introductory. and she claiims to be the director of enviornmental science dept. bad idea for a req. clNATTDISA 2004-03-21 14:38:29 +0000 UTC
Class was set up in a way to keep students interested. No busy work. All home work aided in our learning. very helpful with questions.CIV3407 2004-02-18 08:47:19 +0000 UTC
Jennifer Coombs has an average rating of 4.1/5 from 39 student reviews.
Jennifer Coombs's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.6/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.