[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI5ODcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2026-01-21 17:20:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a stem major taking this class to fill my comm-b, I had no fun with this class. There were large assignments almost weekly, lectures were super busy with seemingly random information, and slides were never posted as an incentive to \"show up to lecture\". Very poor class structure, lots of work, and studying for exams was not easy. thumbs down","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDM1MTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2026-01-04 20:56:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures could be hard to follow, slides/lecture notes were never posted, and the wording on terms could be very confusing. Overall made studying for final/midterm difficult. The lectures also felt unrelated to the assignments as the semester went on. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzcyNjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-12-22 04:49:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class can be confusing, and there is a LOT of information, but it's not THAT bad. Lots of writing and a lot of content, take detailed notes during lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzA1OTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-12-17 07:31:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT TAKE A CLASS TAUGHT BY PROF. LOYD!!!! Lectures are mandatory, yet she rarely covers the assigned readings and instead goes on a rambling tangent about something random and unrelated. Lecture slides are NOT posted, which is crazy considering that this is an entry-level 101 class that is VERY lecture-heavy. Very disappointed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzAwOTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-12-17 03:17:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Likely one of the worst classes I have taken here thus far. Topics do not relate to human geography whatsoever. The first two weeks were spent talking about surfing and skating, and then later we learned about how the bikini bathing suit was a cover for atomic bomb testing. 85% of the content is just absolute nonsense like this. I would avoid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjU2MjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-12-15 06:35:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not this yr but... The lectures are so unrelated to the outside class work. The class is boring and long. Mandatory attendance. So much of geog101 is just busy work that is all unrelated to each other. There's no cohesion or relevance of the lecture/hw to what u r actually graded on (essay). Long ahh quizzes. dont take","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTY1NDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-12-11 02:16:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr Loyd is one of the worst professors I ever had. Just like every other review I feel obligated to tell anyone and everyone who wishes to take Human Geo 101 to avoid this class at all costs. Her lectures are not only lazy but they are extremely boring and hard to follow. She does NOT allow you to take pictures of her slides nor does she post them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjAwMjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-08-26 04:29:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I never leave reviews on my professors, but, for her, I feel obligated to. Her lectures are lazy, boring, disorganized, and often unrelated to the workload. You write a lot of papers, but the guidelines are not very clear cut. The material is almost nothing like human geo in high school, so don't bank on that. Avoid this class at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDM4NTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-04-24 23:34:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"She rambles on a lot and the lectures are useless and unrelated to the material. If attendance wasn't required, then I would've never gone and still gotten an A. Do not take this class for Comm B requirement. Her grading policies are unclear and strict with little to no feedback","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDcyNzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-01-02 21:18:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Loyd is knowledgeable, but her lectures suffer from poor organization and are hard to follow. Although your grade hinges more on essays and participation than exams, the midterm and final are difficult to study for. I gained some valuable insight during the semester at the cost of studying a lot of irrelevant material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDAxNzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-12-20 23:02:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not sure why most reviews are bad. Yes, it's not the most fun class but they make it clear what's expected and there is extra credit to boost your grade","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ5MTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-12-17 20:25:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are confusing & slides aren't posted. If you miss some notes, womp womp. The work in this class is annoying and often long. Some of it is necessary, but a lot of it just seems like work for the sake of giving work. Take what I say with a grain of salt but I would still feel the same way if I got an A. I don't recommend this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzM3NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-12-17 03:31:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Insanely lecture heavy and absolutely unrelated to geography whatsoever. DO NOT TAKE THIS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzI2NTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-12-16 19:25:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lecture slides are not posted on Canvas, or anywhere for that matter, so if you miss class, or even just don't take your best notes for one day, you will be completely lost. All of the concepts are very choppy and disconnected, and I have no idea how anything connects back to geography. Lectures rag on and are unhelpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzI2NTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-12-16 19:24:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would not recommend this course to anyone if its not required for your major. There is little organization in the lectures and the midterms and final study guides are confusing. She doesn't post the slides and it makes it really hard to study and follow along with the content. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjExMDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-12-11 02:04:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely dreaded going to this class all semester. She does not post any of her lecture slides and you are also graded on lecture attendance. Half of what she talks about in lecture is random nonsense and then she skips through the slides that have any actual info on them. Also be prepared to read a bunch of nonsense to prep for class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDA5ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-11-22 01:32:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"My friends and I have dreaded this class all semester. It's hard to take notes during her lectures because she's all over the place and can't stay on topic. She has an obsession with surfers and skateboarders and often talks about them during her lectures (I don't know why, they have nothing to do with the topic). She thinks she's great; she's not.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTgzNDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-11-19 20:16:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Generally uncaring and gives the impression that she doesn't want to really interact with students. Her lectures seem very disorganized and disconnected from the concepts in the readings, in discussion section, and on the tests. The lectures are miserable and attendance is mandatory. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTIxOTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-11-11 03:30:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Loyd's lectures were very boring and dry, and she had a hard time finding any sort of relevance from the assigned readings and connecting it to her lecture. It felt like most of the class was filled with jargon that nobody really understood. Tests and essays are graded pretty easily, but not worth it. Take a different COMM B course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODE3NzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2024-10-16 02:00:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of what other people have said is true. The lectures are painfully boring and there is a ton of work for this class. The material could be easier to grasp, but I believe that Dr.Loyd makes it even more confusing, as her slides are all over the place. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTQyNDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-12-06 20:15:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"The course itself has interesting concepts, unfortunately, the quizzes are unnecessarily difficult. All the quizzes felt very subjective in grading, especially the short answer questions which there is one per quiz worth 25 points of the quiz. Graders often nitpick very minute details on these. The essays were not that bad, however.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDg5MzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-12-01 22:39:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were boring and unnecessary. Majority of the stuff in lecture is not related to graded assessments, but attendance (mandatory) is still counted against you in your grade. The required readings and quizzes were not helpful at all either. Most of this class was just useless, busy work. Take a different Comm B class, trust me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTkyNzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-08-28 21:17:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very dull and boring lectures despite the topic actually being pretty interesting. The class consists of one large final paper that is essentially most of your grade. You will be assigned weekly reading which you will probably find unnecessary - same with the lectures (they have nothing to do with the final paper). Take a different COMM-B class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTc0MDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-08-18 16:51:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this course in the Spring of 2023, and I can definitely reiterate what a lot of other students have said. Her lectures are dull and you were assigned unnecessary readings. No slides. I stopped doing the readings, you honestly could get by without them. Most effort is towards a semester-long paper which consists of most of your grade. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODYzNTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-05-08 23:05:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Loyd was so boring and the weekly quizzes were way too specific/challenging. Lectures are 75 minutes and absolutely drag by, Dr. Loyd is so monotone and boring when she could be enthusiastic and make content actually interesting. Geog 101 had many interesting units/topics however the delivery was awful and slow. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzQyNDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-04-27 19:16:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Loyd was not a bad person at all, but she was not the most entertaining lecturer. She also does not post lecture slides anywhere. The subject is really not bad, and it is obvious she is knowledgable, but her lectures were not easy to pay attention to. The readings were not interesting. Go to lecture and you can get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjI2NzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-04-13 16:02:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Loyd somehow managed to make an already confusing topic even more confusing. Lectures are painfully long and slides are not posted. There are no exams, just confusing quizzes with long essay questions. There are much easier and more intriguing Comm-B classes at UW. AVOID THIS CLASS! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTc5MjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-04-04 16:54:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had friends who took this class with others professors and had it be super easy. However, when talking about what I have to deal with this semester they are shocked. Super boring lectures,confusing quizzes which all basically include a 3page essay. Gives no slides and talks a mile a minute so you cant keep up. DO NOT TAKE unless you want to write","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTU5NzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-03-30 15:16:01 +0000 UTC","comment":" For a 101 course that should have been interesting, Dr. Loyd somehow made it one of the most mind-numbing, boring and confusing courses I have even taken.  The quizzes were way harder than they should be due to the wording used and tested on small, random details from readings or things said out loud in lecture. AVOID THIS CLASS at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDk2ODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-03-11 00:30:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a very lecture-heavy class, but she does NOT upload lecture slides, which you need for the information on the quizzes. Additionally, she has a very difficult time connecting her points together in lecture, which makes it hard to sit through and listen. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDg1MDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-03-07 17:32:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very unprepared, wasted class time, did not give adequate notice of assignment changes, was never clear on assignment requirements, does not upload slides on canvas, uses jargon above the level of introductory, pretty boring to listen to overall","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:39.494621+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTkyMDQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1386145","instructor_name":"Kara Dempsey","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2010-04-14 00:13:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very approachable person. Wants her students to succeed. Very willing to help with papers outside of class. Made taking my com b class enjoyable and helping me understand the sometimes confusing lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1386145","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzAzMzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-05-16 14:43:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Obviously a professor who cares a lot about his students and his lectures. Very humorous and intelligent when discussing the topics of human geography. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDg3MjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-04-29 17:56:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"A super smart and nice professor. He doesn't just teach facts, but values ideas which I appreciate.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzQwMzY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2025-03-06 02:28:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most boring lectures ever. I'm sure he is a brilliant human geographer, but when it comes to lecturing, not at all. He opposes having the lecture notes and videos on Canvas for no reason. Actually, he probably doesn't post lectures because nobody would show up to lecture. He is a yapper. He talks so much without saying anything meaningful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDI3OTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2022-06-01 02:10:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor. Lectures were posted so most people just watched those and didn't go to class. Not a heavy workload. Just watch the recordings and you won't have to read the textbook. Grading felt TA dependent. Be aware of the grade distribution for this class on madgrades and the \"course grader\". Don't slack on anything and you'll be fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzM4MTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2020-05-20 05:03:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Woodward seemed like a nice guy who was very passionate about Human Geography. I found the lectures to be somewhat boring and often felt like he went on tangents. It was sometimes unclear what was needed to be known for the test and what was supposed to be in the Essays. Overall, I think this was a mediocre class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjg0NjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2020-05-13 16:37:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you find geography boring, you're probably going to find geography 101 lectures boring, even though Woodward is super passionate and knowledgeable about geography. He spent a couple lectures talking about problems with capitalism, but lectures were not nearly as politically charged as other reviews made it seem. Good geography professor overall","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTc1NjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2020-05-01 14:27:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful. This class shouldn't have been this difficult. Extremely boring lectures and when we transitioned to online learning we were required to watch massively long lectures every week. Assigned a 10-page essay final to be done in 3 days after ranting about how no one watched the lectures. Graded on 4 assignments. Wouldnt recommend taking!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDkzOTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2020-04-21 00:22:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful. Lectures were already tangent ridden liberal mini rants, but with online classes, he posts 3 hour long video lectures and wonders why less than half the students watch them. Graded based on 4 assignments total so no wiggle room, make sure to put in effort. Overall just an awful professor, probably would be better off as a storyteller.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDQ5Njc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2018-05-09 23:59:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Daddy Keith always dropped mad dad jokes on lecture! Yeah yeah he goes on tangents but his passion for human geography is tangible and he is woke and just a respected guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDA1OTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2018-05-06 23:01:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a mandatory class and textbook is optional. Prof. Woodward's lectures are convoluted by his inability to clearly define the topics he's talking about. He always goes on tangents. Be prepared to hear "can you dig it?" every 10 minutes. If you're looking to take this class for a Comm-B requirement or to explore the field of geography, don't.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjMzNzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2014-10-06 20:25:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Plenty of reading.  HARD concepts.  His lectures go off on tangents probably every three minutes.  He is super passionate about human geography, but does not explain everything in the most clear way.  His points get lost in translation and it's hard to follow.  Seems extraordinarily nice and outgoing, but way too high of a level for an intro class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTg0NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2013-04-23 11:06:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty easy class. He is an interesting guy. Very passionate about what he does. Looks at the philosophical side of geography. Probably one the easiest Comm B classes you can take. 1 midterm and final exam (just go to the review sessions) and 2 6-page papers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTc1NDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2013-04-21 22:40:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"This isn't your typical Intro-level class, so definitely don't take it if you're looking for an easy A. He's really enthusiastic and is a nice and helpful guy, but the class is pretty difficult. He goes off on tangents quite a bit and that's where it's hard to follow him. Only had 2 papers along with the midterm & final plus the discussion grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MzkzNDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2011-04-12 02:08:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"you can tell he loves geography! He does go on some tangents but overall the class is pretty interesting and he is really dedicated. The material isn't hard and he outlines everything on his slides. Great class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:31.958015+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MDI5OTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1346969","instructor_name":"Keith Woodward","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2010-04-20 23:12:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"friendly guy, a bit confusing if you do not  know the geography terms that he uses. Lots of rants especially about monsanto. nuff said? (you will hear that a lot) powerpoints have tons of info on them, yet not relevant to the test or papers. study review sheets and go to discussions. but an enjoyable subject and class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1346969","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODE3NjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2022-02-01 16:30:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were in person but could be done online, so most students just did them online. They are "super" lectures, so they're 75 minutes twice a week. I had Morgan Robinson for a TA and she was very smart but could be cocky. Prof Kaiser was kind of a weird guy and said some strange things in his lecture. I recommend this class for a comm B credit","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzM1NjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2021-05-07 20:17:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Kaiser's class was an utter waste of time. Its exceptionally boring and only provides insights into his personal philosophy. I wish I had taken a different class. If you want an easy A though, he's your guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzY2NTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2018-11-21 01:58:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Robert's lectures are long but the topics are very interesting, I leave class feeling like I learned something new every time. He is a great professor, very smart and seems excited to teach during lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzIyNzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2017-01-12 16:05:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was a lot more interesting than it sounds. I didn't have to study very hard for this class because I went to all of the lectures and discussions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTM0MTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2016-01-13 13:56:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bob was my favorite professor this last semester! He has a very interesting, well thought-out world viewpoint for the class. I really liked the class discussions about current events related to geography, like the Syrian Migration Crisis. The class was easy to follow and organized in a clear way. He has a good really sense of humor too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzA5OTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2015-12-15 18:14:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear lectures and passionate about human geography. Cared about student interest and understanding. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDYyNDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2015-11-20 15:30:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is pretty much common sense. Anything you say is correct as long as you have some semi-articulate justification. The two papers assigned are a pain in the ass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjIxMjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2015-04-18 18:19:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT take for Comm B. This class is was to much work for the comm b credit, there are many other ones you could take. The lectures are long, and the material makes it even longer. If you can't write fast, type the notes cause he loads up the lecture and goes through slides fast--and they are not put online. Only 2 tests tho which is nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzE4MDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2014-10-30 15:01:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kaiser is a pretty average professor. He's definitely wonky, so he's smart, but his teaching style is boring - I fell asleep in his class twice. Loads tons of information onto his PowerPoints to the point where it's impossible to take notes without a laptop. Hope you have a good TA for this class because if you don't, you're taking a grade hit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTEyNjc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2013-12-11 18:47:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kaiser is the least straightforward professor I have ever had. His class lacks structure and he provides little to help providing the class with what the main ideas are. He moves extremely fast during lecture and doesn't post his notes online. If you're planning on taking this class, study with a group. Good Luck","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTkzMTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2008-01-13 23:27:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Readings are not mandatory as long as you attend class and write down everything he has on his powerpoints. Grading is not tough. Expect to rely on TA's to fully understand concepts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODkyMDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2007-12-21 15:09:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is a Comm B. course, so expect to write a lot.  The papers aren't very difficult, as you get to choose your topic most of the time.  The TA's grade pretty easily, and he gives out study guides for the exams.  The discussion activities are pretty pointless, but aren't hard.  Don't worry about reading the book, tests are all on lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:38.013507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTEzMzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:315711","instructor_name":"Robert Kaiser","course_label":"GEOG101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2005-11-15 17:55:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goes through slides really fast so all your notes are scribbles but it is important to write what he has written. 2 essay exams. Class wouldnt be so bad if it wasnt a comm B course. Goes over some pretty interesting topics and doesnt use vocabulary that is over your head.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/315711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:14.895133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzY4NDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2480744","instructor_name":"William Gartner","course_label":"geog101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2023-01-23 18:08:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super passionate and enthusiastic about what he teaches, but his lectures were hard to follow and he often went off on tangents that were kind of random. Slides were pretty vague and unclear. Grade is based on quizzes  that were open book and two papers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2480744","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:14.895133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjM5Nzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2480744","instructor_name":"William Gartner","course_label":"geog101","course_id":"GEOG 101","course_uid":"course_123bc1da6521fa3f2e3a0637","review_date":"2022-12-24 20:51:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He clearly likes what he teaches, but is not exactly skilled in lecturing. By the end of the semester I think like only 10% of the class showed up to his lectures, pretty boring. Very easy class though, possible to do with just some background knowledge and occasional glancing at the slides before tests ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2480744","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]