Joel Quam - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Professor: Joel Quam

Department: Geography

College: College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOGR1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easily one of my favorite professors from my time at COD. When you first see him he kind of seems like he'd be a pretty boring professor. But he is amazing. He was very funny. I had to do 2 presentations. I hate public speaking but it wasn't too bad. I definitely recommend him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Joel is honestly such a sweetheart. The guy literally gives you the syllabus and tells you everything you need to do to get an A in the course. He wants his students to succeed. Although it may be a lot of work and overwhelming at first, it isn't that bad and you put the work in for the grade you want. The speeches were honestly cake.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First guy likes to assign busy work so be ready, Grading unclear you'd be blessed to get an A. But he makes it fun very passionate but I'm OCD and he grades on the fly no grades on Blackboard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO1101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Quam is really really funny. His class was not hard at all, but he clicks really quick through slides and it's hard to write all the notes down. You do two presentations by yourself, but it isn't too bad. The rest is mainly taking notes and filling out packets that hold information for the tests. I highly recommend Quam.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you struggle at public speaking, giving speeches, talking in front of a group, etc, you should avoid this class! I was appalled at the amount of speeches (although simple) were required! There was even a day where we discussed speech giving tips for the entire class period. This is a geography class but there is a LARGE emphasis on speeches.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a funny guy, a little strange but that's what keeps you interested. He made geography very intriguing for me. His tests included EVERYTHING though, from other peer presentations to little side comments during notes. So study everything! but LOTS of extra credit! Very understanding as well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy class as long as you put the work in. He provides a substantial amount of extra credit throughout the semester, allows you take quizzes/test late (although I would recommend that they be taken on time and in class), and also lets you turn your assignments in past the due date. This class makes me want to travel even more.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy, fun class. You learn a lot and it gives you an idea of places to travel in the future. You have 3 big tests, but you just need to do the study guides and you will have no problem passing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEO1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I was horrible at Geography before taking this class and was scared I would do bad. But Quam is amazing and he treats you like a college student. Take time and study the maps and you'll be golden.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1100GEO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took the same class with a different teacher and did terrible due to teacher, then took Mr. Quam and it changed the class for me. love showing up to class. makes stuff interesting. has a good sense of humor. incorporates games into his lectures so they aren't boring. HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TAKE QUAM FOR GEOGRAPHY!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOGR2204
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved this course and I learned so much! One of my favorite classes at COD. Although online, the tests are taken in the testing center. The tests are part multiple choice, matching, truefalse, and essay. The more you write the more points you earn. Daily reading involved along with daily discussion posts. Have to read a book to write an essay.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Makes class interesting and you always learn something new! Funny guy. Do all assignments and do relatively well on the "information festivals" (aka tests) and you will pass.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOGR1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

An awesome guy. He tries to make the class different than your typical western world geography course. He has many ppt notes but very interesting stuff in them. Guaranteed you'll learn something you didn't know each time you step in his class. Assigns packets for each region we learn, which are easy and offers LOTS of extra e.c!! Would take again

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOGRAPHY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

OMG! i can not believe that this teacher is rated so good! Worst i have had so far and this is my last year at COD. Not clear at all on assignments, and keeps changing things on you! The worst part about this is that this is an online class and he tells us 2 weeks in, that the tests will be in the Testing center of COD.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOGRAPHY
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

loved this guy very simple very straightforward he did absolutely everything possible to make my life in his class simple and painless. was very impressed definitely belongs in the professors hall of fame.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOGR1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Quam was one of my first professors. He really knows his subject, and had something to add for every country we talked about. It's not the easiest class, but if you put in the work and read, you'll have no problem getting an A. He really wants everyone to succeed, and won't penalize you for missing class. Take him, you'll learn a lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is such a good teacher. He gives out these long study guides before the test. Thats probably the only downfall. But you can complete them a couple days before and you'll be fine. He offers so much extra credit, and also makes lectures and notes humorous. He is really a great teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

"Super Easy Class" If you do the HW and finish the study guides the night before the test you will have np getting an A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very "EASY" class. Test are curved and he is always offering extra credit

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOGR1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Quam is my FAVORITE teacher at COD! He's great at teaching--always clear, simple and passionate about geography. He's also really laid back, funny and helpful. I'm missing a lot of class because of surgery and he's made it really easy on me. I trust his material, and he just makes learning so fun. Thanks Quam!!