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CHARLES BYERS

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 30 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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GEO110 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Byers is a funny teacher and is clear during lectures. He managed to entertain me for the majority of the semester. Take good notes and pay attention in class and you will do well on the exams. I recommend this class if you are interested in evolution at all.
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GEO110 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Funny guy. And really, his tests aren't hard if you're willing to take good notes and study. The discussion section projects are pretty annoying though.
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GEO110 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
My first and greatest professor. He has a great sense of humor and makes the information very interesting. Even after lots of studying, his tests are difficult. If you know the concepts and are confused by the wording or just are unsure, ask him because he is extremely helpful and very patient.
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GEOL110 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Interesting man; but retired last year.
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GEO110 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
He's a funny professor but the tests ARE tricky! Literally, every question on the exams includes "all of the above" and "none of the above." If you are looking for a seriously easy geology class, I suggest GEO 101.
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