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LUCAS MOORE

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Raw average: 4.74/5 from 19 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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SOCWORK 453
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
When Lucas lectures, it feels like you're talking with your older brother or best friend, except they are extremely knowledgeable and have decades of real world experience to tie into what you're learning. The course is very lean, no busy work and lectures cut right to what you need to know. Tests are free response questions graded pretty leniently
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SOCWORK 453
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
I loved Lucas Moore. I hope I get the chance to learn from him again. He actually cares about his students and his lectures are so interesting. Take him if you get the chance.
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SOCWORK 453
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
One of the best professors I have had--super nice, funny, and relatable. Always open to talking about class material or interesting research. His class made me want to become a substance use counselor and I learned so much about different drugs and substance use disorders. 10000/10
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SOCWORK 453
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Literally amazing. Cares about his work and his students very much. The lectures were very engaging and always felt like I was learning something new. Assignments were always relevant to the material, and exams were easy if you just pay attention in lectures. Definitely recommend taking any class w/ him!
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SOCWORK 453
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
One of the best professors I've ever had at Madison. Extremely respectful, caring, generous, and very knowledgeable and passionate about his teachings. Tests are really fair, and in general this class caused me about 0 stress in total, felt like I was going to lectures by choice to learn about an interesting topic. Can't recommend Lucas enough.
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SOCWORK 453
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Moore is super knowledgeable and happy to talk to students. He is very down to earth and conscious of his privilege. His class is clearly laid out, clear how he grades, and his lectures are recorded. (He uses the biopsychosocial approach to explain topics and has lots of videos he shows in class). Easily the best class and professor!
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Classes with LUCAS MOORE

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Fall 2024SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Spring 2024SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Fall 2023SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Spring 2023SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Fall 2022SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Spring 2022SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Spring 2022SOCWORK 929Social Work and Substance Misuse
Fall 2021SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Fall 2020SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Spring 2020SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Fall 2019SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Spring 2019SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Fall 2018SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Spring 2018SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Fall 2017SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Spring 2017SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders
Fall 2016SOCWORK 453Substance Use Disorders

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