Professor: Alan Osborn
Department: Geography
College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: GEO312
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor with an interesting sense of humor. Take this class, but know there is alot of memorization.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: GEOG102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
It looks like he hates teaching! He is funny in somethings he says but also quite rude. Many people didnt show up to his class because they are really boring and he makes to effort to make it engaging. His exams are easy, he gives study guides and post powerpoints but if you are expecting an enjoyable class dont take this one. He is boring.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: GEOG102
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Osborn is a cool guy and is passionate about his teaching. He's pretty funny as well. This class was lecture heavy so, as expected, people didn't show up. He puts the slideshows on Blackboard and also gives you study guides for exams and even the final. Study, take notes, do online assignments and you'll be successful!
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: GEOG102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Osborn is a very old-fashioned teacher, although very nice he class had a heavy workload. The work itself was not difficult but there was so much to do in a short time it felt impossible to complete everything on time and read (you need to read to pass exams). Quizzes aren't hard but exams were. Attendance is mandatory (he checks).
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: GEO102
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Class probably isn't necessary, but it made information a lot easier to recall when taking the tests so I recommend going. He's a really funny and sarcastic guy so it made lecture worth going to. His study guides are really helpful so make sure to study those along with his powerpoints (very thoroughly). Textbook is not needed but I used it. No EC.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: GEOG102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Osborn is a great choice if you want a professor that tells it how it is. His lectures are entertaining and he is sure to cover all material. The textbook is immediate access so I purchased it and never once opened it. I got C's on the exams so if you're okay with that don't buy the textbook. If you strive for A's then READ and GO TO CLASS
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: GEOG312
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is a humorous individual, BUT be ready to study for all his powerpoint materials. The study guides are a huge help but you still have to do some fill in the blank work for them. I showed up to class but the powerpoints are online and he pretty much reads word for word. Easy quizzes but be prepared to study everything for his test.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: GEOG312
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures straight from the powerpoint and adds some wit. Study guides provided with all the info you need for the tests.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: GEO102
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I loved this class, Prof. Osborn was sarcastic and funny making lectures easy to follow. Attendance isn't mandatory at all, just make sure to go to class to get the study guide and that's all you need to pass. Tests are easy and quizzes are online. No term papers or Hw and Osborn was my favorite person ever.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: GEOG101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Ok straight forward, 4 pop online quizzes enough time and 2 test a midterm and final all multiple choice with few written ones. ALL include study guides! (yes including the Final! ) all guides have 3-4 question that are on the test! Just for you to see what the test may look like. Many slides! But eve-thing is highlighted and BOLD, easy to study.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: GEO312
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was fairly easy. Prof. Osborn is quite entertaining and is very enthusiastic in his lectures. The class was bases on exams, map quizzes and participation (summary on class topics). He even prepares a study guide for each exam, so review the guide, and his lecture slides, and you'll earn an A.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: GEO102
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You have to show up to class b/c he takes attendance. Everything you need for the tests is on the powerpoint. Tests weren't too difficult. Very quirky in his teaching style.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: GEOG102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very helpful. Interesting sense of humor so enjoy that. Super easy map quizzes for points and the test were easy as long as you go to lecture.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: GEOG102
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great guy also really funny
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: GEO102
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Solid Professor. 3-4 tests including the final, a few quizzes (they're super easy) and that's all. Gives you study guide for quizzes and tests ahead of time. Pretty funny and nerdy. Don't need the book much, just take good notes and thoroughly study the lecture slides on BB and you should be fine.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: GEOG312
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
So easily the funniest professor I've had at SDSU. Go to lecture, pay attention and study for the exams. If you do that you will be fine.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: GEO312
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took this class cause so many people rated this professor well.. However, personally I though the professor was nice, but very very boring lectures in a dark room . Although WAAAAAAY too much information for each exam. I'm an A student, but ended up with my first and only C in this class.. I would not recommend this class, sorry!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: GEO102
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I personally did not enjoy this class. It was straight lecture everyday. The powerpoints are on BB and you don't need to buy the textbook to pass. If you study the powerpoints and the study guides you'll easily get an A.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: GEO102
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Textbook! What textbook? Just show up and you will pass Attendance (extra credit) Gives study guides A+ starts from 91 or 90
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: GEO102
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very quirky and witty. Interesting lectures. Online map quizzes (He drops your lowest one). Tests aren't too difficult if you attend lecture and look at his study guide (he prints them out for students). Overall, def take him for an easy GE
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