Craig Vonberg - California State University Fresno

Professor: Craig Vonberg

Department: TBD

College: California State University Fresno

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was very no-nonsense, but the class was easy. I loved the music genres we learned about, so if you hate music of the 20th century then this class may not be your cup of tea. But, it was an easy A. Just make sure to do well on your group presentation, and pay attention to details in your papers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not teach. Whole class is basically group presentations. Has a bad habit of interrupting presentations to put his own input in, even if irrelevant. Will interrupt you if you pronounce a word wrong & is very rude about it. A lot of unnecessary papers and quizzes. Relies too heavily on us teaching ourselves EVERYTHING. Dont recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall a very easy class. There are listening quizzes and unit quizzes from the textbook that Vonberg helped write. It should not be a problem to make an A if you do all the work and show up. He is kinda rude when groups present, but he grades really easily

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

2 major paper, Iclicker quiz, meet once a week although it says class meeting is for 3 days, basically revolves around your assigned groups. With the group you will create 2 presentation and present it to the class. He goes over the papers in class and have clear criteria for them. He, himself is very passionate and very knowledgeable of Jazz.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• 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:

Two major papers that are worth alot but it is not that hard. Before the university closed, we had two group projects that we had to present. He talked alot during our presentation; filling in details. But he grades easy as long as you follow instructions. During online transition, he was very understanding. He extended everything: quizzes, etc.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

More work than I expected but doable. Organized but busy schedule. Papers, quizzes, and group presentations.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is a LOT for a 3 unit class. As an engineering-based major this is a n insane workload. You will be paired with a group to do a 30 minutes presentation to teach the unit/module. HE WILL NOT TEACH. There will also be ridiculous writing assignments throughout the semester. 1,650 essays. I think 3 essays total, but you're working on them.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

STAY AWAY! If I could give him a 0 I would. Prof. Vonberg is the rudest man at Fresno State by far. He will interrupt your group presentations to correct your research, pronunciation and try to show his knowledge by making comments on your information. After interrupting, he then gets frustrated that youre taking too long. STAY AWAY!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good class to take over winter if you need upper GE. 1 paper (submitted in sections), peer reviews, discussion posts, 6 unit quizzes, 6 listening quizzes, and a group power point. A lot of busy work. He was a fairly easy grader if you put in the effort. Schedule clearly laid out. Always responded to emails. Listening quizzes were challenging.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend taking Professor VonBerg, unless you want to teach the class for yourself. When you present you are constantly bombared by comments and interruptions made by him that are at times rudes. Don't make the same mistake I made.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really don't recommend taking this class. Extremely rude and he WILL interrupt you while you are presenting if he notices any small mistakes. He will put you/your group on the spot. Doesn't know how to properly do his job as a professor. He does not teach, every class you go to is groups presenting the unit topics for you. Save yourself.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC75
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't really teach much but has lots of good information. The test are on the book and lecture but really you can look up all the answers online. Grades pretty easy. Only 4 test, 1 report, and 4 listening journals where you write about the songs. Overall pretty easy class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUS187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! He cares about his students, and the amount of work was reasonable as I took the class over the winter. Highly recommended to fulfill your upper G.E.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bad class, doesn't teach at all

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Only meet once a week for group presentations. 2 group presentations (easy if you get a good group who helps out), 2 papers (super easy), 12 quizzes (2 tries each), and attendance (app needed to check in). If you need to fulfill upper GE and looking for an easy A, this class is for you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS187
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. This class meets once a week and the rest of the assignments are due online. You get two shots at taking the Unit Quizzes, very helpful. He has a clear outline of how he wants his assignments done. You will need the book as the quizzes are based off of it. You need to download an app to sign in for proof of attendance.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC75
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is interesting, but he lags with grading. You have to listen to 2 playlists of about 45 songs, write about the components of the songs, and why the song is appealing. You also have to attend and write about a live performance, and he's very specific on what you can attend. All exams are online. Takes attendance every day.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS187
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Two group projects, twelve unit quizzes, and two major writing assignments. All super easy. The only teaching he does is when he comments on your presentations. He does take class attendance for points, but it is only necessary to go on your presentation date. Take this class to fulfill upper GE requirement.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was a weird class. First of all it is very easy, especially if you have a friend to take the online quizzes with, but he didn't really teach us anything. We'd show up once a week and watch two groups present then have an online quiz for it. Very strange that he never lectured

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC187
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

VonBerg is an interesting individual. The style of class seems quite pointless, and when writing your two papers, he will definitely be honest about your work in his own eyes. He searches for the tiniest things to mark you down for. Easy class overall, just not a good teacher and style of lecture.