Al Boysen - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Professor: Al Boysen
Department: English
College: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL289
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had Dr Boysen for both ENGL 279 and 289. Both classes were easy to complete and enjoyable. Make sure to attend class, show up on time to meetings, and have everything done by when it's needed and you'll get an A in his class no question.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG279
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
It took me a while to warm up to Boysen, I thought that he talked too much about things that didn't matter. By the end of the semester, I can honestly say that my opinion has completely turned over. I learned so much without even knowing. He honestly cares about his students and their success. Such a wonderful professor.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL289
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
AWESOME professor! Super helpful and makes learning English enjoyable.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SPCM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Love Dr. Boysen! He is eccentric, but it is purposeful. He breaks down the barriers that make students afraid to speak. It takes awhile to actually get to the speeches, but once we were there the whole class felt relaxed and capable. Great professor for those afraid of speaking in public. I would recommend to anyone!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG279ENG289
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a great prof! You have a "contract" for the class- you tell him what grade you want, he tells you how much work you need to get it. Very clear by the end of the class, and he gives lots of example papers. I wouldn't want to take Tech Comm with any other prof!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SPECH101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
WOW what toay about him. Confusing at first. Loves to talk about his family!! Is not afraid to speak his mind I quess that is why he is a speech professor. I loved his way of interacting. My fav. woudl be the bullsh!t shovel!! Never had this approch before. If you lasted past the first week you then understood what he was doing. GOOD JOB! GOOD LUCK
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL279
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
LOVE Dr. Boysen. He's funny, clear and smart. You'll learn EVERYTHING from him.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SPCM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome class, easy A.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: IS498
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. B was my IS- representative for my senior capstone project. He was very helpful, and very encouraging. He worked with my schedule, and went the extra mile in helping me find ways to help myself. His ways are unorthodox at times, but just go with it, everything comes together in the end.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SPCM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Boysen is very good at putting his students at ease. He makes it clear what is expected as far as homework, which is very nice. However, Boysen does take a while to get around to actually starting the speeches, and doesn't stick well to his syllabus or schedule. He can get very frustrating, but if you talk to him he will work with you.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SPCM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
When you first start the class, you're thinkin' "What a weenie!" By the time you get done you realize you learned a lot without even noticing. Minimum pain, maximum effect.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL289
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SPCM100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Interesting...
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SPCH9999
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best ever! if you get a chance to take one of his classes do so, you wont regret it! Fun times!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SPCM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Loved the class. The contract grading method made life much easier and made the class more comfortable.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL279
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you learn anything from him, it's because you didn't know anything at all before the class. He is one of the most arrogant and useless professors ever.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL289
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am not a fan of English, but after taking his class I now enjoy doing documentation. If you are looking at having a Tech Comm I or II prof, Dr. Boysen is definetly the best choice possible. Remember that everything he says is true and you definetly need to stay on task as he says and you will get an A.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HUM410
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Probably the easiest class I've ever taken.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: TECHCOMM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great professor!!! I have learned alot from him.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL289
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you do what he tells you (very specifically) to do and seek self-improvement, then it will be a wonderful class. People who don't do the work have problems but he helps them to get the grade if they listen andaskfor help.He treats both sexes equally.
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