D. Kern Holoman - University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Professor: D. Kern Holoman

Department: Music

College: University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are two types of MUS 10 students; those that have prior Music experience and get easy As, and those that don't and struggle with Bs. Overall, you won't fail if you study at all though. TAs grade essays very harshly, as the averages were Cs according to the grade book. Holoman is a very enthusiastic man who is funny and approachable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS24B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Obviously a very intelligent person, and a pretty good teacher as well, two things that don't always correlate. That's really all there is to say about him. Other than he looks kinda like Colonel Sanders. And his name is Kern. So that's a weird ... coincidence.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUM001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Generally speaking, professor Holoman is a very knowledgable musician. And that makes him condescending and arrogant sometimes. The class itself is NOT a joke; you write two essays and each of them is worth 40% of your grade. The TAs grade them fairly hard, so you HAVE to put in work. It is a lot of stress for a 2 unit class but I learned a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS24B
• 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:

Awesome professor! Sounds intimidating, but not at all once you go to office hours. Super helpful in office hours. Teaches what you need to know and try to make the exams and quizzes as easy as possible, but you will need to study for it. He talks super fast, but with clarity. Free to write whatever topic on essay (ofc within the premises).

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DKH calls people out in class and isn't afraid to be meanhonest. However, toward the end of the quarter I gained an appreciation and respect for him that I never thought I would. He cares about his students and he's very funny and smart. He also goes out of his way to help. Highly recommend if you're up for a challenge. It's worth it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Whole grade is based on 2 essays. Tough grader. Nit-picky on writing assignments i.e. responses to readings. Students have no prior knowledge to music yet he expects them to know everything. His feedback is difficult to understand bc he writes in brief sentences. Super annoying because it's not clear as to what he's referring to.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holoman does not make this class fun. This class was one of my most stressful classes this qtr. He doesn't really teach you anything, and yet you are supposed to know something for the midterm and final. Pulled an A in the class, but definitely wouldn't recommend for those who want easy A. I don't think he is teaching anymore though...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is very hard if you don't have prior music knowledge. Just genuinely study and ask your TA for help. My grade went from an B- to A- because I talked to the TA and asked for help on the essay and overall assignments.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class. Engaging, interesting, well-organized, and at times funny. The professor is a great lecturer and is one who you would actually want to listen to. Just like any other 4 unit university level class, this class requires time and some effort. Listening quizzes are easy, just study for them! Class Avg: 86. Final/Midterm: Easy/Fairly Graded.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A very interesting class i would say. However, the class is very hard. Listening quiz are hard. Also the paper we turn in is graded hard by TA. If you didn't get A in this class. Don't feel bad.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

seriously, this class is such bs. he's changed the format since all these people posted about it being easy. final is no longer take home, listening quizzes have gotten much harder, etc. there is no way this should be a "10" class. so ridiculously hard if you have no prior knowledge. would not recommend, and i'm an honor student

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an easy professor,but he scared you at the beginning.Listening quiz are not easy, midterm(in class) and final(take home)is easier.3 essays were graded by TA, hard. I failed the first listening quiz, so i change to P/NP, i am so regret! because after i worked all the requirements,I got B at the end.Do the test in smartsite. Final Qs from there

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• 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:

first off, holoman is hilarious. the stuff he says in class makes you laugh and keeps u engaged. i did not have ANY prior music knowledge when i took this class. but trust me when i tell you that i learned a tremendous amount and the class was not hard at all! definately one of my fav classes at UCD!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Typical nutty professor, not at all PC, but pretty funny as a result. Tends to go off on tangents a lot, but he basically spoon feeds you the answers to the midterm and final. He makes his TAs super picky about writing assignments, but mine (Sarah?) was really helpful and nice about answering my all my stupid questions. A lot of work, but not hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holoman is fantastic! He's hilarious and really gets you interested in his class. The exams are super easy. All you need to do is put aside a little time for listening quizzes and put some thought into your essays!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! He wrote the book that he teaches out of which is always a plus. Very funny and energetic in lecture. The class is easy! Final was online.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy with humor, wants to help students, passionate about music. However, I didn't really like his teaching style. I don't suggest you take this unless you're interested in music history and are determined to do well in the class. So many people slacked in this EASY A class and consequently, they failed. lol :]

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

if you have no prior music knowledge then you're pretty much doomed to get no higher than a B. only people that are doing well are people that already have a musical background

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUS10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The in class midterm was easy because he gives questions like "hunch as to who this is or what song?", and therefore gives you points if you made an educated guess. The rest of the test/quiz/final was online(easy). The pain was writing 2 essays 25% grade which the TAs graded... not the professor so sucks if you have picky TA.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUSC10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, fun class. A little more work for those with no music experience, but I am a science major and loved it. Very fair grader, wants you to succeed. Awesome!