Doug Ryan - Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX

Professor: Doug Ryan

Department: Anthropology

College: Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2306
• 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:

He class is interesting. He has a good sense of humor and is very laid back. Easy A. You will enjoy taking him, and you will learn.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1301
• 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:

The BEST teacher by far, learned so much from his class and it was extremely easy to learn with him even the different bones in the body were made easy to remember. He explains things in such a way that it is really easy to follow! By far my favorite teacher and class EVER

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This teacher is awesome! he makes learning fun because he also does hands on. You hold real bones from murdered victims and how to identify them by their bones. his presentations and drawings when he describes them kept your attention. he made you want to learn. His tests aren't bad but you do need to study because he rewords them on the tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the best Professors I have ever had. Very clear, and makes learning so much fun! Since he's worked in the field for over 20 years he has 20 years worth of photos and stroies to share and they are all great! If it seems easy its because you are enjoying it!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1301
• 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:

Best professor I've had BY FAR. He made this class so easy to understand, I think if it were anyone else I'd be so lost. He inputs a lot of personal experiences and just really makes the class worth going to. Lots of fun projects as well such as the facial reconstruction.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have EVER had! Before taking his class I had no interest in Anthropology. Now that we are almost done with the semester I am actually considering switching my major. He makes learning about forensics & physical anthropology so interesting that I never want to miss class! He is the best at making things clear to you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professor I ever had. I never learned so much about a subject in college. I was not interested in this subject what so ever but once I started his class I fell in love with this subject. Most teacher at NVC make you study just plain old definition but Mr. Ryan explains everything in such a fun good way that you will actually learn.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2301
• 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:

Doug Ryan was a fantastic professor! He made everything so interesting and even threw in a few of his personal experiences! The only thing I would have liked is if the class were more challenging. I plan on going into Forensic Anthropology so I somewhat wished it were a harder class. SUPER satisfied though! :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2301
• 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:

Doug was a great teacher I would HIGHLY reccomend him if you want to take any kind of Anthropology class. He thinks outside the box to make you learn this stuff not just memorize. Attendance is mandetory if you want an A but I promise you will WANT to go to his class. If you have an A you won't have to take the final.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2302
• 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:

Ryan's classes are always really fun. He is a really great teacher and a really great human being. There is rarely homework, tests are easy and classwork is always really fun (room excavations, drawing skeletons). There is also a gross out factor-- he will show you lots of creepy crawly things that will make your stomach churn. He is also cute.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2302
• 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:

Doug was an awesome professor full of interesting stories and very cool about the grades. If you had an A in his class by the end of the semester you didn't have to take the final! I loved it! Last class we sat around and watched Indiana Jones!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2301
• 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:

Wonderful class, looked forward to it every week! He explains everything so well and relates it to anything and everything interesting to make sure it clicks for everyone! Would highly recommend taking this professor. No matter what the subject matter, you will not regret it!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2351
• 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:

Mr. Ryan is invaluable. His teaching method is exceptional and there is no such thing as a dull moment in his classroom. Mr. Ryan's classes are easy because he is a great teacher, not because the subject matter is easy. He is a friend and a mentor to everyone that enters his classroom. You will not find a better teacher!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2302
• 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 Professor!!! Very easy and kinda hard not to get an A. He makes the lectures funny and interesting with many stories to tell! I actually looked forward to his class! I would love to take him again for another class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANT2301
• 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:

Doug is an amazing professor. He class is quite easy. Test weren't hard if you studied. He goes over everything in detail and is happy to explain further if needed. I liked the course so much I plan to take him again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2346
• 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:

Mr. Ryan is a great teacher. Extremely knowledgeable in his subject. I Learned a great deal in his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2302
• 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:

Thee best professor i've had so far at vista. He is such an interesting guy and as a result so is his class! There are only two projects, he is very lenient with deadlines and absences, gives every opportunity for extra credit...there is no reason you should not get an A in this class even if you are not exactly interested in the subject.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers around.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2351
• 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:

Out of all the teachers i have ever had, hes ABSOLUTELY,the BEST!lectures are great!never thought id say that lecture could b great lol but hes so good that you just need 2 come2 class, listen and you will get an A!trust me, u will want 2 listen!minor use of the book,didnt use mine still got an A simply because i payed attention!you must take him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1301
• 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:

Doug is the best professor I've ever had! I've taken him twice &wish I could take him for everything! He loves what he does and is really amazing at his craft. The class is fun and entertaining, you will not be bored at all! He's a great guy to talk to, and understands everything, he wants to make sure everyone passes. If you try you'll get an A!