Richard Bailey is a Geology professor at Northeastern University rated 3.82/5 by 128 students, with 2.96/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Richard Bailey professor reviews and ratings: 3.82/5 from 128 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Really fun and info filled lectures.AGEOFDINOS 2022-04-20 21:15:17 +0000 UTC
He is such a passionate and caring soul. I absolutely loved having him as a professor this semester. If you paid attention in class his exams and labs were not bad and (regarding labs) if you ever asked him a question, he would answer in detail. Unfortunately, he's retiring, but I would genuinely take another class with him if I could!AML5242 2022-04-14 01:28:05 +0000 UTC
He's super enthusiastic and loves dinosaurs. I'm a business major who wanted to learn about dinosaurs; it's a really interesting class. There's a few hw assignments here and there that are slight work. All the information you need for tests and quizzes are in the lecture packet.ENVR1103 2021-04-15 01:39:33 +0000 UTC
Bailey is a great teacher. Some mistake him as a hard grader because they are not willing to do the work. When he gives quizzes in class or assigns projects, you must look at the reading VERY carefully. He pulls the most obscure things from his soft-paper pamphlet. But do not let people not to take this class. He let us watch Jurassic Park.ENVR101 2011-09-18 20:34:53 +0000 UTC
Bailey is a great guy, extremely helpful and his classes are only difficult if you are dumb, which most of the people who gave him bad ratings probably are. Take CJ or business if you want easy A'sENVR2340 2010-02-23 22:02:16 +0000 UTC
He is a very nice guy. This class is interesting. He is very enthusiastic. DO NOT take this class unless you intend on going to EVERY class and paying attention. This class is an easy A if you go to class, take some notes and just review them once after class and then once before the exam.ENVU220 2009-04-23 14:47:49 +0000 UTC
Did not enjoy this class at all. Thought he was nice and funny at first, but one on one he could be a jerk sometimes. His jokes got old REALLY fast, rolled my eyes all the time by the end of the semester. Be prepared to memorize every single bone possible on dinos...very unnecessarily hard. Unless dinos are your life, dont take this class.DINOS01 2008-12-18 20:10:56 +0000 UTC
Bailey is a breath of fresh air in this school. He teaches the way your SUPPOSED to teach: He makes full use of class time and covers more material then most professors do with lectures and readings combined. Loves the subject, shows a dedication to teaching.ENV122 2008-12-15 13:02:38 +0000 UTC
best teacher ever. He really cares about what he teaches and is very clear when explaining difficult topics. I took his dino class and it was honestly my favorite class this semester. He's a really cool guy just to talk to and go on the field trips with bc he is hysterical in and out of the classroom. Definitely an A+ professor.EVIU122 2008-11-17 10:54:50 +0000 UTC
Age of Dinos is a good class, but it is NOT a blow off class, you need to attend and take notes. You do not need to read the textbook unless you want extra information, you are not generally tested on the text. The tests are difficult and the HW assignments are too but he is a fair grader.ENVU122 2008-11-10 20:03:01 +0000 UTC
Bailey is awesome, if you don't get a good grade in any of his classes you should get your head checked. I was a geo major 5 years ago and Bailey was one of my favorite professorsHIST100 2008-09-13 11:03:04 +0000 UTC
Bailey is awesome, he is by far my favorite prof that I have had at Northeastern. I have taken Dinos and Earth Landforms & Processes with him. You definitely need to put effort into his classes so don't take them if you are lazy or looking for a cop-out elective. But if you want to learn a ton from a really great guy, I highly recommend him.ENVU340 2008-08-22 16:25:08 +0000 UTC
bailey is the man. u dont have to go to class but i suggest you do, he gives "pop" quizzes that turned out to be every thursday. the lectures are pretty interesting and very helpful. dont buy the book but buy the class pack and read it before each test and you should be fine. nice guy, great class. easy way to get science requirementEARTHHIST 2008-07-29 18:20:44 +0000 UTC
Unorganized, rude and total lack of character. This guy plays favorites! Went to the bahamas with him and a group of the most annoying people I ever met. Do not be a geology major - the kids are freaks and so are teachers like Bailey. A total embarassment to Northeastern.ENV501 2008-05-28 13:41:04 +0000 UTC
I took Hist Geol w/Bailey & I realized that I needed to take every single class he ever offered. He is that good. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable and very clear about the material! Very interesting lectures. To do well, you MUST attend the lectures! Very helpful w/Q?s about material ? just ask! Absolutely the BEST teacher and classes I have ever had.GEOLMANY 2008-05-06 13:15:48 +0000 UTC
Richard Bailey has an average rating of 3.82/5 from 128 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Richard Bailey's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.96/5 based on student reviews.
Richard Bailey has taught ENVR1103, ENVR5242, ENVR5243, ENVR1202, ENVR1203, ENVR2340, ENVR2341, ENVR5240, ENVR5241, ENVR1000 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.