Darin Garard - Santa Barbara City College

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Darin Garard - Santa Barbara City College

Professor: Darin Garard

Department: Communication

College: Santa Barbara City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: COMM289
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Darin is one of the sweetest professors I've had thus far in my college career. He's very welcoming and clearly wants everyone to succeed. However, he grades papers like he's mad at you. I struggled to get an A on any of the "log" assignments which were just small weekly assignments. Super nice, and very caring, just weirdly tough on grading.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: COMM299COMM289
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Garard is a real gem of a professor... truly the best Communication Professor on campus. Though both his courses are very challenging, he's there to help you every step of the way. While you have to work hard to earn your grade, his class is very rewarding! He's so passionate about communication and cares so much for his students!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: COM289
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best teacher I've had at sbcc so far. He actually makes his lectures really interesting and fun and is really outgoing. He tries to relate to his students a lot through lectures which makes them more interesting. Cares alot about his students and definitely gives you all the help to succeed. If you study and don't miss class you'll pass easily.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: COM288
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Garard is an amazing and insightful teacher. He really cares about each of his students, is very helpful and understanding. He is my favorite prof at SBCC hands down and allowed me to grow so much as a student. I recommend following his prompts very closely and go to his office hours for help. He notices when you put in effort!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: COM289
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Garard is my favorite professor that I have had in all my three years of college. He cares about each and every one of his students on a personal level, he makes his Powerpoints organized, and it is clear that his goal is for his students to absorb the information and do well on tests. That being said, you still have to work for that grade!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: COM289
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Gerard made me love to learn. He is brilliant, funny, and always accommodating. Although his criteria is tough, if you put in the time and effort, you will receive what you deserve. His lectures are interesting, and I always felt what I was learning was relevant to my life and education. I highly recommend anyone to take his course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: COMM288289
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a great professor but its a really hard grader! As an international student I had to work harder than usual. He is very demanding and annoying sometimes. But a nice guy for sure.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: COM289
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took 289 and 288 with Garard during the same semester. They were both challenging classes but he makes the content so easy to grasp. He is truly the best professor you will every have and the material is easily retained. Highly recommend taking these courses at SBCC rather than UCSB!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: COMM288289
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Garard teaches the hardest communication classes at SBCC. He's clear about what he wants from you and is ready and willing to support you all the way through. Lots of quizzes, papers, etc but if you show up everyday and show a desire to learn and improve, Garard will be there for you too. Great professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: 288AND289
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gerard is hands down the best professor I have ever had. His classes are difficult and you must apply yourself, but it is extremely rewarding. The things you learn from his class are also extremely important and are things you will use forever. Highly recommend 289 & 288 but would NOT recommend taking together.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 288AND289
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Garard is an amazing professor! He cares more about his students than any other professor I've ever had, but his classes are difficult and he expects a lot. Both classes are totally manageable if you put in the work and seek help from him and the tutor. Don't procrastinate on the research papers:) Can't say enough good things about this man!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: COMM289
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

While he is a nice guy and his lectures are interesting, he does not follow his grading criteria at all. Even if you do what is asked of you when you do the essays or study his midterm/final review sheet he finds a way to shock you and throw a curveball that you do not expect. Nice guy, inconsistent when it comes to his grading. Good luck.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: 288AND289
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Will definitely prepare you for UCSB

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: COM289
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Garard is brilliant! When you go to class, you will learn all the information needed in order to succed! Tough grader when it comes to writing, you need to go into detail, but gives great feedback on where you can get better.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: COM289
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Would 100% take again! With his humor, straight forward lectures, outside of class access/help, and interesting course material it made waking up at 8am worth it! There is a good amount of writing and studying involved, but if you come to every class, pay attention, go to the tutor, and actually put in your best effort then you will succeed!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: 288AND289
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing guy and professor. He really cares about his students and gives great feedback. Not an easy class, a lot of writing outside the class and definitely makes you work for an A. Lectures aren't boring, he's funny, and engaging. Not a class you can procrastinate in if you want to succeed. 10/10 would recommend!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: COMM288289
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had! If you have any questions ASK FOR HELP. He is always willing to help so go to office hours!! Had him for two semesters and both classes were tough but definitely worth it when I received A's.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 288AND289
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Garard is truly AMAZING! His 288/289 classes are difficult but he literally spends the whole semester setting you up to do well for the large paper due at the end. He is caring, his lectures are clear cut, and he explains the material in an understandable way. He's the reason I understand Comm so well now. If you put in time/work you'll be fine!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: COM289
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The lectures are amazing but you are just another student in this class. If you are international - I won't recommend you to take his class. Too much testing and all about the grades, participation has nothing to say (weird because it is a communication class) I have never done this much in a class and I still got a C.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: 288AND289
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

MAD GOOD VIBES.

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