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THOMAS DAWSON

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Raw average: 2.50/5 from 2 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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ENVIR368 · course not matched2011-05-18

Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5

Terrible, dry, lectures that consist mostly of the professor making sure you know his political views on everything. 2 exams of the most ridiculous multiple choice questions, which are designed to trick you whether or not you have learned the material well, comprise the entire grade. All around, even if you are very into environmental law, AVOID.

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ENVIR368 · course not matched2009-04-14

Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5

The topic can be a little dry, especially during a two hour long lecture, but if you pay attention he has some interesting stories and real life application that will make you understand the material better. He uses the same questions year after year on exams but you'll still need to study. Not the easiest calss, but you'll learn a lot.

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Classes with THOMAS DAWSON

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Term	Course	Title
Spring 2020	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Fall 2018	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Fall 2016	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Fall 2014	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Fall 2012	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Fall 2011	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Fall 2009	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Spring 2009	ENVIRST 699	Directed Study
Fall 2008	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Fall 2007	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice
Fall 2006	LAW 989	Environmental Law and Practice

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