James Doerner - University of Northern Colorado

Professor: James Doerner
Department: Geography
College: University of Northern Colorado
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG185
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am not even fully done with the course and I can not stand this professor. For a class on drones, he spends half of it talking gender politics and the other half at his desk while we work on pointless projects. Didn't even give us an accurate study guide for our midterm, which I just failed as a result! And he has no concern for non GIS students!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Doerner's class was not a bad class so to say, it was just rather boring. It is a lot of lectures and powerpoints with some textbook use. He is very helpful if you have any issues, but the class rarely felt engaging.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Doerner is nice and willing to work with you, but I did not like him as a professor. His lectures were not very engaging and the overall class does not spark inspiration. He seemed condescending at times and did not seem to love the material he was teaching. He's okay, but I wouldn't take one of his classes again.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
the class is designed for you to pass. all lecture classes, he does a good job presenting the material. Take notes and you will definitely get an A. there a a few small assignments throughout the semester, all very easy. Tests are multiple choice and a study guide is handed out for each test. you can't fail if you study what is on the guide.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
the class is simple. there are occasional activities that he hands out in class but he puts them on canvas so its very accessible. the only bad thing is he reads off of his slides verbatim so sitting through class is miserable i went turned he activities in & thats it. i did the study guides & activities, never went for the full class & got an A!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
His class was so easy and he was such a nice professor. SHOW UP and I promise you wont need to even study but still overview. His test were easy all multiple choice. Not heavy on homework. Overall felt like a high school class. EASY A.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: GEO100
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doerner was a decent professor. There were few assignments outside of required textbook readings, and when there were, they were very simple. Tests were easy as long as you read and paid attention to his lectures. Unless you take interest in the material, lectures can get boring, but he covers all different aspects of each world region.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is very knowledgable and well travelled, so you will most likely leave the class learning more than just geography. Lectures can get boring, but they are informative. There are a few in class assignments that you can make up if you miss, and a few that you can't, so it's safer to show up. Tests are difficult if you don't read the textbook.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He gives you study guides for the tests but there are many things that you're tested on that are not on the study guide. His class is so boring, lectures are long, and I never looked forward to going to class. Nice guy and teaches well but I didn't feel like I learned much.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Doerner is by far the nicest professor I've ever had, and he makes everything very clear. His assignments are very helpful, and he really makes sure his students learn a lot without doing unnecessary work. I'm looking forward to taking another one of his classes.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Had to take this class and I loved it! Prof was very understanding. I had to go to New York during the second "midterm" and he let me take it early. He was amazing and thankful for him.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Doerner is great. His lectures can get long and boring unless you love Geography as much as he does. There are 2 test and the final, the final is not cummulative. He doesn't take attendance and he posts all the notes online. It is still beneficial to go to class because he talks about things that are not on the powerpoints.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG440
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Doerner is a great professor. I learned the most from him in comparison to other Geography professors because he is very engaging and makes sure everyone is on the same page if they are willing to learn. I learned more about biology from him in a geography course then I did from an actual Biology professor.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Doerner is a great professor. I loved his class! There isn't much homework, and if you pay attention in class, you will succeed. Dr. Doerner gives great lectures, I definitely recommend this class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doerner is a great professor! I was nervous about taking this class b/c I had already taken geography and failed it with another professor. I got an A in this class! He has powerpoints & study guides which are very helpful. 20 questions on each test are map questions which sound hard but are surprisingly easy! Reading isn't required but suggested.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He powerpoint lectures in the dark. If you can manage to stay awake,, he is entertaining and easy to understand. Everything he teaches is clear, and the textbook is offered for free online. He gives many opportunities to earn extra points.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GEO100
  • 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:
Great teacher and was very helpful
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG344
  • 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:
Dr. Doerner is one of the best professors I have had in my college experience. His expectations are very clear for the class, and nothing is a surprise. If you take notes every class and study for the 3 tests during the semester, you will get at least a B. He is very helpful, extremely knowledgeable on what he is teaching, and overall very sweet.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG344
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great guy, one of my two favorite professors ever. Show up and do the work, and you will get at least a B. No problem.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: GEOG100
  • 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:
Very good professor. Clear on expectations. Assignments are easy A's and he gives out study guides for each test. He really knows what he talks about and is not boring. If you miss class, it is easy to catch up
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