Dave Berger - Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Professor: Dave Berger

Department: Sociology

College: Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• 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:

Dave is a fantastic professor; He's very caring of his students and passionate about what he teaches. Best professor I've had. It is important that you attend class to understand, but it's not mandatory. It is VERY important that you take good notes on the required readings. It's an easy class if you get your work done regularly and not last minute

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 1100INTRO
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is the only class ever where I would actually get sad if it got canceled. This professor is so interesting and has an awkward like sense of humor. One of the textbooks he assigns (blue) could be helpful, but you could definitely get away without reading, as long as you listen in class. The yellow textbook, however, is very important for tests.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my first year at college and Mr. Berger was a great teacher to help ease me into college, Sociology was one of those classes that I actually wanted to go because it was a fun class and I highly recommend having him as a teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• 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:

My first year as a college student and Mr Berger is a brilliant proffesor. Very open minded and realistic when it comes to our society and very very very educated on other cultural and religious stuff. His class is my favorite, and he is the type of proffesor where a lecture can be 3 hours long but you dont wanna leave because he is great

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had dave for my sociology class at Inver a few years ago and still to this day he is on my list of very few names of my favorite teachers. Everyone I know attending Inver I highly recommend him and his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC1126
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dave is funny and I'm sure he's a great person but he gets SO OFF TOPIC. The class only meets twice a week for 50 minutes.. yet spends the first half hour talking about nonsense, politics, or whatever else he feels like. He instead assigns you to listen to a 4 HOUR podcast EVERY WEEK on top of a bunch of reading. After week 3 I couldn't stand it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class was one day a week (not mandatory attendance) and homework was to listen to a 2-3 hr podcast every week & read textbook and engage in online discussions. MUST read certain % of posts and post by deadlines, easy 100%. Once you understand the structure of his class & how to navigate through it weekly much easier. Interesting & fun professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's amazing. It's hard to find a professor who is more driven and enthusiastic about his career than Mr. Berger. I would highly encourage anyone who is even slightly interested in sociology to take his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had a pretty negative experience with Dave. He gives vague instructions and doesn't work with you at all if you ask for clarification. A HUGE part of your grade doesn't even come from the work you do, but from making sure you view 200+ discussion posts each week. Also get ready for 1-2 hour long podcasts that you have to fully listen to.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTROSOC1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Teacher! Took an Intro to Sociology class online with him. Each week you listen to 1-4 Podcasts (lectures) which can be looooonnnnnggggg. Lots of reading. Each week you post on discussion board a list of questions. This is equal to writing a paper each week. Slow grader. I learned a lot from this professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I very much dislike social studies classes, but Dave Berger is by far the best professor I have had in my life. Period. He makes use of all the text but calls for feedback and discussion often. This man should be the standard of what a college professor should be.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC1108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dave Berger is one of those instructors that really make a student enjoy going to class. He treats every single student with the utmost respect and really wants his students to succeed. He is by far one of the biggest assets to Inver Hills. If you want to learn the topic of Sociology, Dave is one of the professors you must learn from. Great guy

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1100INTRO
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: INTROSOC1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dave is an inspiration, motivation and the icon for action

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dave's online course this semester and he is a great professor! Expect to work for your grade, heavy reading and a decent amount of homework. The great thing is, he really seems to want to help and you learn a lot. He's very thorough and you won't miss a beat if you keep up! Definitely recommend!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are entertaining and well put out. The way he teaches makes you want to not skip class and its good because although it is not mandatory he explains in depth what the books are about. There is a lot of reading. It's a 2 hour course and it goes by quick because he's entertaining the whole time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

best teacher ive had in my entire life on god if you dont take a class with this man you will let yourself down

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a there for you when you need him, understands students and really helps open your world to a much bigger picture. Would take any of his classes 5 times over and get a different experience every time! But get your reading done!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOSOC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've had at inver

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: INTROSOC
• 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:

Dave Berger was hands down the best teacher I have ever had. Everyday I went to his class knowing I was going to be learning something new and exciting. I definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone! He is very inspirational and keeps the spirit alive! If you want a teacher that totally respects his students and cares for them, he's the one!