Dane Alexander - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Professor: Dane Alexander

Department: Science

College: Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dane is a really great professor. He gives clear instructions and isn't a tough grader. You have 3 modules that are about 1 month each. Plenty of time to do all the homework. I'm not a science-y person but I found it all very interesting and did well in the class. He gives you everything you need to succeed, he wants students to do well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3120
• 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:

Best professor ever! So glad I took his course. Not a GEOS major and I did just fine. I would take him again if I was not graduating in April. Super helpful when needed. He's very nice!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• 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:

He is very caring. He gives lots of extra credit. I wen in for office hours for the first 4 -5 weeks and got the map project done. DON'T wait till the end to do it. It takes some time . Overall he is a very nice guy he wants you to do well on the Exams. I would take this class again if I could.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dane is the BEST instructor you will ever have in college. His lectures are based off of his experiences in every park or monument you study about. Be prepared for hilarious stories and a passionate professor!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dane is certainly passionate about his subject! I dislike geology but somehow he managed to make it fun and the while the exams aren't easy if you go to class and pay attention, and definitely go to the study sessions before the exams (to go over the slides), with the extra credit its certainly easy to get an A and learn a lot!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

dane's great! the tests can be hard, but just pay attention to the lecture and you'll do fine. attendance is extra credit if you show up to all of them.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dane is just an over all great person. but this is a Geology class which means it is some hard content. I sucked on most of the tests but I did well on the final. Come to class, get the attendance points and all the extra credit points and it will give you your 3000 Level Science Course. I didn't have much homework So it was worth the B/B-

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The exams can be tough given half of it is recall with pictures asking you to name a feature. He always has review sessions before the exam so take full advantage because he gives you a road map of the exam. Show up, do all the extra credit, and turn in your maps early. They take time so don't procrastinate on them. Dane is a very nice man!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Class is overall easy if you have an amazing memory. There are only 3 tests, a map project, and a final. The tests are super hard because it's pretty much all memory, you've gotta remember all the slides and what they are. You have a map project thats pretty easy and some extra credit. No homework.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you go to every class the entire semester you get 10 points extra credit and attendance is taken at the end of class. The TA's will notice if you come in 2 hours late. He's the nicest professor you'll have here. The class is only 2.5 hours long because he tells STORIES ON STORIES. Easy A if you pay attention

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• 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:

This guy is fantastic. My only regret is I didn't take the course on campus, because that would have been fun. He's funny, nice and happy. Tons of extra credit, very manageable class for sure. Very interesting class also.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Dane. He's a very great guy and is definitely passionate about what he teaches. He goes over the geology of National Parks like Yosemite, Grand Canyon, etc. Your grade for the class consists of 3 exams, a map project, and a final exam. Show up and pay attention for easy As on exams. Project is easy but start it early. Extra credit is given.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor, very passionate about subject and keeps things interesting

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOG3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His lectures are two and a half hours long (but he will give you a break halfway through). He keeps class interesting with a combination of videos, slides, powerpoints, videos, demonstrations, and he shows things he's collected from the parks and has lots of stories to tell. Great professor, I would take a class with him again if given the chance.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOS3120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Phenomenal professor. Truly loves his job and cares about his students. Lectures are 2 1/2 hours which can drag if you're not interested, but he does a good job keeping students engaged. Offers tons of extra credit. Lots of information to retain but an easy class if you do your part.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I have never loved someone as much as I love Dane. Seriously, he is so funny and charismatic and he makes the 2 1/2 hour long lecture bearable. This is such an easy upper level course. You just have exams and a map project to due. He also offers extra credit. As long as you go to class and review sessions you should ace this class. He is great!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 3120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Dane's online National Parks course and loved it. I'm in the school of Communication so wasn't sure how I'd do in this class, but Dane is a good instructor and his tests aren't about tricking you. I really want to visit some of the parks he spoke on now. He doesn't require a textbook for this class. Take good notes, study and you'll do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dane is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is super passionate about what he teaches and makes the lectures interesting. He doesn't just know a lot about what he is teaching he has been there and done it. All of the pictures on his slide he has taken & most of them he is in. Overall a great teacher. Super passionate & helpful

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO3120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Having Dane made me want to change majors! Love him! Grab a study buddy for tests and go to exam review sessions (especially if you don't attend lectures!). Everything on the test is in the review. Easy A with lots of extra credit. Will give you tips if you like to travel or hike!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MFE3400
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good professor. The book is definitely essential, as are his powerpoints.