This class was HARD--well getting an A is hard but getting a B is doable. Orme is genuinely concerned about his students understanding the information he teaches. He does his best to make the lectures interesting despite the dry subject matter. My best advice is GO TO OFFICE HOURS BEFORE THE FINAL. Even if you don't have any specific questions, if other people are there asking him things about the final, just sitting and listening will help you A WHOLE LOT. I went to office hours before the final to ask a few questions and he literally took out the final exam, read me the multiple choice questions AND ANSWERS pertaining to the topics I asked about. While he didn't tell me what the correct answer was, I was able to go look it up myself. This class consisted of a midterm, paper, and final. Both exams were multiple choice (maybe a couple short answer, I can't remember now) and required that you memorized EVERYTHING that was taught in the class. That being said, to do well will require that you study a lot before exams, however, these exams are VERY straight forward with no surprises. If you study you will do well, if you are lazy you won't. Don't be scared off by this or other reviews. I would say though unless you are a geography major or into the physical sciences, I wouldn't see a reason to take this class if it is offered as an allied field course for your major.