Stanley Dodson - University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI

Professor: Stanley Dodson

Department: Science

College: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ZOO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Man, Dr. Dodson was one of the funniest professors I've had at Madison. He's a little crazy. Very monotone- I dozed off in a few lectures. His test questions pretty much suck because he uses a different format (0-9). But, as far as ecology goes, I'd say he's pretty good.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ZOO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's strange, but overall not bad. He teaches about 6 lectures for this class. His material isn't too difficult & a lot of it is on the final. Your grade is based solely on 2 midterms & final (you can drop the lowest midterm) Exams are multiple choice which makes it hard. Interesting class but only take if you need it. Don't really need textbook

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ZOO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a nice guy, and some people I know really like him, but as an intro level instructor he was terrible. You can tell he's used to teaching upper level courses because he expected us to know a lot more than we actually did. He once asked us if we knew what a hockey stick was though. Powerpoints are all pictures, no words. Hard to follow.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ZOO315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

definitely a bit off, but very endearing once you get to know him. exam questions can be difficult but come directly from lecture. i would recommend taking this (and Zoo316, limnology lab) before Zoo460 because limnology is his specialty and it covers many topics from general ecology, and you get to play in the water!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst class I've ever taken. His lectures are pointless. Attendance is not required but he randomly hands out worksheets to do in class. His exams contain completely random questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy but expects enthusiasm from students taking a general ed bio class. As long as you read your book the test wasn't bad. Keep yourself occupied with sudoku during class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LSC530
• Grade Received: N/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:

Don is probably the best professor I have ever had. His class wasn't like a class- it was actually FUN! We had snack days on Thursdays and we shared our designs with each other. The class also really helped me prepare for a career in design. I'm taking his web design class next semester and can't wait for it to start! TAKE THIS CLASS!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ZOO152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

one of the most boring lecturers, especially after awesome rouse. but has his funny moments. only small point in going to lecture. not alot of notes. powerpoints on the internet. test not too hard but not too easy. prepare to study. class was ok. could have been worse. could have been ALOT better

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ZOO152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

not the most stimulating guy

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BOT460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst class I've taken in 4 years at Madison

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ZOOLOGY460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a big dork, but he's a nice guy and is very interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BOT460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

While taking this class, I felt like I was back in 6th grade, but not in a good way. No 400 level class should have crossword quizes!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Silly obsession with Daphnia. Primitive power point presentations.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ZOO460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ZOO315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cool prof and advisor