[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:32.482026+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTQ0OTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2022-10-05 16:45:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would not recommend taking a class with Prof Loyd. She is monotone, which tend to make her lectures boring. You will get far more out of the class from the discussion section if you have a good TA. There is a lot of reading and writing for this class, but there is only one exam (which there were issues with in my semester).","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTUyMTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2020-12-19 23:41:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Loyd clearly cares, but is easily the least engaging professor I've ever had. The assigned readings were unnecessarily long and dry and I usually spent class time doing other work. What was important to pass this class was attending discussion and coming prepared for it. The content is extremely interesting but the presentation is not.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDA1OTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2020-03-31 02:45:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are an hour 15 and could be condensed into around 25 minutes, she assigns multiple 50+ page readings a week that are never really used/ discussed. I took this class as an interesting ethnic studies class, and although it's not too tough to succeed in it's super boring and not worth the time","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODIyNDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2019-05-09 09:03:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've seen a lot of ratings from last fall saying there are a lot of pop quizzes but as of this semester she doesn't do them anymore. Anyway there's still a lot of reading but so I've heard it's not as intensive as it once was. I personally enjoyed this class, but don't take it if you expect to learn anything about urban planning.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDgyOTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2018-12-18 18:41:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took this class because it was a suggested elective for my real estate major yet didn't learn one thing about urban planning. There's an unbelievable amount of readings that don't relate and the exams are so unnecessarily difficult and specific given that we're assigned 60+ pages of reading a week. STRONGLY advise against taking 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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDY4NzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2018-12-17 21:20:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loyd seems like a very nice lady but absolutely terrible speaker and so monotone and not interesting that half the class leaves before the end of her hour and 15 min lecture. Final project was given two weeks before it was due and it was worth more than final and a lot of work. Readings were terribly long and boring. Nothing about "city planning."","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODk2NDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2414580","instructor_name":"Jenna Loyd","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2018-12-06 15:30:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Without a doubt the worst class I have taken. The topics covered vary widely to the point where there is no common thread between the topics learned. Lectures are 1:15 long and could be condensed to around 15 minutes of actual substance. Pop quizzes are graded so that if you miss one question you lose an entire percent point on your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2414580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:01.267805+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjE0ODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2878140","instructor_name":"Lauren Gerlowski","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2023-09-13 16:16:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lauren was awesome!! She was very knowledgeable about the course content and you could tell she really cared about teaching. The class itself was very organized and the presentations were easily to follow. The lecture content and material was somewhat dense, but very manageable if you pay attention. Highly recommend taking a class with Lauren.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2878140","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:34.165494+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTcwNDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2834949","instructor_name":"Maha Ziadeh","course_label":"geog305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2025-12-11 04:55:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class with her last spring, class was easy, and the topic was cool, but the lecture was sooooooooo boring. She used TopHat in all of her lectures to check attendance. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2834949","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:34.165494+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTc2NTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2834949","instructor_name":"Maha Ziadeh","course_label":"geog305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2025-04-18 15:59:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"intro to the city (geog305) is an extremely boring course. discussions require a good amount of participation, final is a group project, no exams but walking tours are tedious and prompts require citations, lectures are excruciatingly boring (reads off the slides, no form of discussion) it feels pointless to go to class but she takes attendance ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2834949","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:48.039003+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjY3NTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143190","instructor_name":"Matthew Liesch","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2009-10-23 19:09:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Matt is fair, clear with expectations, and very willing to help during office hours. He is easy-going and entertaining. Not to mention easy on the eyes. The only downside is that ALL discussions must be attended (even if sick), otherwise a percentage point docked from final grade. :/ Awesome when you have swine flu.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:48.039003+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NTQ1ODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143190","instructor_name":"Matthew Liesch","course_label":"GEOG305","course_id":"GEOG/URBRPL 305","course_uid":"course_d196bd73edce3e6f805aea4c","review_date":"2008-06-02 00:48:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Matt is my favorite TA on campus, and I've been here for four years. He's funny, knowledgable and super-helpful. He's from Wisocnsin, and can actually relate to students unlike some other people on campus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]