Ed Dole - University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Professor: Ed Dole

Department: TBD

College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• 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:

Not sure if Ed Dole still teaches at U of I. I am a 2007 graduate. BIO101 was my very first class of my freshman year and I struggled big time. I hated science. Ed reached out to me and helped me through his course, made me love and appreciate biology. Today, I am a science teacher thanks to Ed. Thank you!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He cares about his students

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• 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:

Though there were assignments regularly and time is needed for understanding the knowledge, Ed is really nice, patient and kind. I enjoyed having his class though I spent much time doing its homeworks.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• 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: N/A

Comment:

IB 100 second 8 weeks online with Ed Dole is miserable. Ed Dole is the most mysterious man in the world. He thinks that everyone loves Biology as much as he does but they don't! This class is not for anyone who doesn't have a girlfriend that is a Bio major.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Horrible class, worst professor. Tons of HW and assignments, hard exams for online section. Avoid this gene class, it will hurt your gpa. Love Life, leave ed dole!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• 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: N/A

Comment:

This class is horrible, the professor is insanely bad, the worst professor ever in my study. Avoid this class, it will spend you tons of time for a gene class. And the assignments and exams are hard for online sections, don't hurt you GPA! the worst class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor I have ever seen in this school. Believe me, don't take his online class to fulfill your gene requirement. He gives tons of hw and very hard assignments and exams. This is only a 100 level class, he thinks you are already pro in biology. This is awful for an intro class. I swear I ll not take any IB class after his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: IB101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was horrible. i had SO much busy work. during lecture they randomly take attendance and all he does is show you links which is COMPLETELY pointless; you don't learn anything. Dole treats you like a 5th graders and this class is like you are back in middle school science again. AVOID!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Way too much work for a gen ed class. LOTS of assignments that do not help on the exam. I wouldnt be bothered by this, except for the fact that the website he uses is extremely difficult to navigate. Additionally, he also posts assignments at random times that will sometimes be due in only a few days. There's an easier gen ed out there, kids

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: IB101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is ridiculous. WAY too much work for an INTRO TO BIO class. He doesn't seem to understand that. His design of the class is terrible. Website is useless, homework assignments are useless, lab material is useless and the book is useless. DO NOT take this if you're not a bio major, you will regret it, guaranteed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: IB101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a nice guy. Tests are not bad, he gives good review online. The main problem with the course that almost EVERYONE experiences is the ridiculous amount of homework assigned. It's at least 2-3 assignments per week, usually taking up to an hour to complete. His online moodle site is confusing. He really needs to limit the homework.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy, the class was a great and pretty easy overview of biology, encouraged me to look into bio further and I wound up with a minor in ESES.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took ib 100 for a gen ed and i soon realized i could have found a better option. the only good thing about the class is that there is a ton of extra credit (7%) but besides that the class is unorganized and his lectures are impossible to follow. i only got an A because my friend is a bio major and helped me. try to pick something else...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking at this class to meet a gen ed, pass on it. His lectures are boring and impossible to follow. The website he uses for the class is very complicated. He makes the class difficult for an 100 level course.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• 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:

Great guy he is so nice and helpful. He really cares about his students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He breaks down Biology thoroughly when you don't undestand a topic. He's also very friendly

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• 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:

Super easy class. Sometimes unclear at times but if you can read the text book and study exactly what he tells you (he pretty much gives you the test!) you will do fine. No curve, but lots of e.c. opportunities.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is fairly easy but there's a LOT of busy work. A lot of your grades depend on the TA. Mine was pretty ridiculous in that I needed to state the obvious when explaining something on an assignment or I'd get marked off for it. Random in-class assignments (often just signing your name) for points. Way too much work for a gen ed class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• 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:

Class was easy if you do the work. Ton and tons of busy work with assignments and such. I myself earned 6 percent of extra credit and earned my A. Study hard for exams and it will pay off. Overall really nice guy though.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: IB100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ed Dole is so nice. His lectures are mind numbingly dull, but attendance is pretty much a necessity. Random lecture activities to take attendance. Take-home Assignments every other week. Exams aren't too shabby. Overall, not a bad class, but those take-home assignments might drive you a tiny bit crazy. Oh and don't even bother buying the text book.