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I don't think I've ever had a teacher as passionate about what they teach than Dr. Meyers. He gives out free exam questions during class and quizzes were open note which was nice. I'd for sure recommend geosci 100 with him to anyone looking for a chill science credit or an extra class to fill their schedule.Rate My Professors ↗
I've never had a professor who loves his job more. Professor Meyers is interesting to listen to, has cool lectures, and turns a gen-ed credit (for most) into something fun. Definitely take this class if you need a science credit, you'll really enjoy your time with professor Meyers!Rate My Professors ↗
I'm not into science I found this class very manageable. You can use your notes on the final and he even gives "free exam questions" throughout the year (make sure to write those down). There are some Canvas quizzes that you have ~1.5 days to complete, and those are also open-note. Would recommend if you're looking for an easy science course!Rate My Professors ↗
Meyers LOVE his work and is very passionate about the subject. Good intro course and easy for non-stem majors. Gives lots of free exam questions during class for the online quizzes and final. Labs were pretty easy too. As long as you show up to lecture and take good notes you'll do great.Rate My Professors ↗
LOVE HIM! Easily the best professor I have had at UW so far. He makes his lectures so engaging and interesting. There was never any HW, really. Attendance is based on "gots and nots", which take 2 seconds, and you don't really need to go to the lecture to do them. Final was light, just take notes and get free exam questions from the lectureRate My Professors ↗
Professor Stephen Meyers I one of the best professors I've had so far at UW-Madison. He makes a geology course actually incredibly entertaining and is an overall really funny guy.Rate My Professors ↗
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Introductory geology covering Earth's structure, history, plate tectonics, minerals, rocks, landforms, maps, and climate change on geologic and human timescales.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Stephen Meyers
Stephen Meyers taught a low-stakes course featuring a 50-minute lab, 20-question quizzes, and an open-note final. Students found the material accessible and noted he provided lecture slides and roadmap study guides online. He allowed students to miss up to eight lectures and used interactive formats to keep the class engaging.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Directed Study course for independent study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior Honors Thesis is individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent study as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced Topics in Geology covers special topics in Geoscience, focusing on evaluating research, assessing scientific information, and communicating results to peers.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Research course in GEOSCI supervised by individual faculty members, requiring graduate or professional standing.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 100 | Introductory Geology: How the Earth Works |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 199 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 875 | Advanced Topics in Geology |
| Spring 2027 | GEOSCI 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 199 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 875 | Advanced Topics in Geology |
| Fall 2026 | GEOSCI 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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