Johnny Byers - University of North Texas

Professor: Johnny Byers

Department: TBD

College: University of North Texas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really funny guy and passionate about his rocks. While the lab is 30% and attendance is 10%, there are 4 Exams that make up 60% of your overall grade. Doesn't post anything online so you have to go to class and take notes if you want the material. Exams based solely on his powerpoints, so don't even bother buying the textbook. Tells funny stories

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I enjoyed this class for the most part, but there arent a lot of grades so its difficult to get an A. You only have 4 tests and thats pretty much all of your grade besides the lab. The professor is really funny (sometimes he can be boring), but its just the class that kind of stinks. You have to be willing to study for the tests.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor was great! He was very funny and he actually cares about his students passing. He gives 4 tests, attendance, and lab for his grading. I thought it was going to be difficult to pass but I have a B in his class. Do the reviews, they're exactly like the test, make sure you get them done before review day so you can ask questions!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Go to the lab it is a easy grade. The lab and showing up was forty percent. Try your best.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEOG1710
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dude loves to teach, and as long as you aren't a complete jackass you will get a good grade and enjoy your time in his class. I took his geology intro and it was probably one of my favorite classes to date. He tests from the material he lectures on and he is just fun to listen to. Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you show up you will do better

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARCH2800
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good beginner's course. Had four tests spaced over the semester. Readings from the book are somewhat helpful but not completely necessary if you pay attention during lectures. Most test questions come from lectures, so go to class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Johnny is super hilarious. The key to a good grade in this class is to show up to review and show up to lab. He doesnt teach from the book so dont get it. This man really loves his rocks.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy. His course is lecture heavy and although those lectures can get boring, his jokes and stories make up for it. 4 tests in the semester is all you get graded on in his class. Show up or else you won't pass. The lab to this is harder than the actual class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ARCH2800
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's disrespectful, and doesn't care if you learn or not. If you ask questions be prepared to be treated like you're an idiot that doesn't pay attention. His lectures are boring, sometimes he can be funny but he definitely has some ego issues. He acts like he doesn't want to be there and it makes it really hard to learn from him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is only graded by lab, 4 tests, and attendance. He goes over review word for word the day before test, but it helps to take notes during lecture as well. Often tells stories and will go too in depth science-wise while lecturing, but easy to ignore it. His tests are fairly easy if you study and he gives EC for filling out the scantron right.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE Johnny, had to take this class for credit but I couldn't be happier that I got Johnny as my professor. I loved him so much! Not online at all, if you don't go to class you will not pass. Very knowledgeable and he likes if you sit in the front.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ARCH2800
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy, but not the best teacher. He clearly would rather be out in the field looking for fossils that teaching a bunch of kids who are just trying to fulfill their science credit. He tells a lot of personal stories in class (which are hilarious), goes through powerpoints way too fast, and tells you to call him Johny.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were entertaining!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Johnny is great! Show up for lectures and you'll do just fine. He goes over the reviews a day before exam, question for question. I never read the book, made an A. If you have a hard time with this class you should quit school.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ARCH2800
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Johnny is really funny and a good lecturer that makes it interesting enough that it isn't hard to pay attention. The tests aren't exactly easy but they aren't too difficult either.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Favorite prof EVER - I absolutely love Byers. He cares so much about what he teaches and unless you're disrespectful he really does care about his students. Doesn't use blackboard but since the only grades are exams its super easy to keep track of your grade. Good reviews right before exams. Show up, you'll do fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't use Blackboard, post powerpoints or grades, and doesn't let you take pictures of the notes. I didn't know my grade the whole semester. He's boring and talks about rocks in a complex way people that don't know/care about rocks struggle with. Class always felt like a waster of time. Good guy, not so good professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOL1610
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super funny and caring, always keeps the class engaged with side stories. He cares about his students and keeps the course super straight forward. One of my favorite professors so far!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG1710
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He doesnt use blackboard, textbooks, and his tests are hard. Lectures are boring but hes talking about rocks soo... You get notes *from class*, THATS IT. HOWEVER, review day is always right before the test. Whether he actually gives you the answers to the review is the real question. A's are doable. Show up and study hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG1710
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes such a nice guy! His exams are lecture based and require understanding of the material, not just concepts. He offers extra credit but you have to attend class and the review days to get it. You dont need the book.