William Doyle - El Camino College

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William Doyle - El Camino College

Professor: William Doyle

Department: Music

College: El Camino College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: 112HONORS
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was okay, he makes you buy an expensive $50 book he wrote. I didn't buy it and I did okay. His tests are shorts but worth a lot and they impact your grade more than anything. The forum assignments are super easy but won' raise you much. He doesn't give extra credit so he is not that understanding.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: 112HONORS
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His tests are super picky in detail. Most of the questions are based on heavy reading and memorizing each audio track he provides is really tedious since the tests provide a small portion of it. Overall, really hard to work for that A if you mess up on one exam. Graded by a few assignments which almost makes it impossible to boost your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: 112HONORS
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i took this class based on the ratings but you get 4 exams and the rest are forums. It's a chill class with no lectures but his tests are so hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MU11
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took a Music class with Dr. Doyle way back in the nineties! I enjoyed every minute of it. This Professor has a love for music as do I. The only thing I regret is that I didn't get the chance to travel to Austria, birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. I had the pleasure of being introduced to classical music back in, well, when I was young.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MUSIC112H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, I love his class, but the only thing I strongly dislike is how his tests are formatted where its timed AND you cant go back to the question.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: 112HONORS
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid. You have been warned. He forces you to buy his textbook and pulls the most insane details from it for his tests. This class destroyed my love of music. Online class is super disorganized and you constantly have to click around in Dropbox to find a clip. Big ego too, not approachable bordering on rude. Overall needlessly stressful. Stay away

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MUSIC112H
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Doyle is a good professor but you have to buy a specific textbook that he wrote himself and his test questions are picked from the most random details in his lectures so you have to read everything thoroughly. He makes his tests formatted so that once you click on an answer, you cant go back but overall if you like music then go for it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MUSI117
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best class I have ever taken. He is such a passionate person and really wants his students to feel the same. Best part of class was listening to the Beatles and see him jamming on the side to the music. Even if you aren't a Beatles fan, you will be by the end of the semester. Learned so much and lectures were never boring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MUS111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is overall interesting regardless of what your majoring in whether interested in music or not this class definitely has you engaged in it. The class isnt difficult as long as you do the readings and the work.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MUSI117
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

What a fun class!!! I needed a music course and found this and got to learn so much history about music I already loved. Dr. Doyle's passion for the Beatles is obvious and reading his feedback on the discussion posts showed he cared about what our thoughts were. I very much enjoyed learning from him and highly recommend this course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MUSIC111
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this class online during the pandemic. There is only one assignments per week, and you can finish in 10 minutes if you try. However, the tests are so unnecessarily hard. You have to really read and practically memorize the textbook he wrote (which is really expensive and only available in ElCo) or you won't pass the test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MUSI112H
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is strict about deadlines and wont let you submit a discussion or other assignment late. He posts all his course material on Dropbox, which was confusing at first, but now makes assignments easier. The lecture is formatted as a video of slides playing which includes musical examples. There is a separate lecture overview of him talking.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MUSI112H
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

From my experience in distance learning this professor is awesome. There's about 2-3 hours of lecture every week that you have to take notes for but its honestly pretty easy. Tests are a breeze if you take good notes. 4 tests for the entire semester and a big project at the end. I wish every teacher was like this.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MATH12H
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Doyle is honestly my favorite teacher i have ever took in college! I had him for 4 classes and I enjoy the lectures so much!! I also love his beatles class as well and he made me a huge Beatle fan! If your thinking about taking him, I promise you you will enjoy it! Make sure to tell him that B sent ya lol!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MUSIC117
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is the best prof ever! He is extremely kind and hilarious! Bummed out bc our time with him was cut short due to COVID-19 but his transition into online learning was seamless which was greatly appreciated! Super knowledgeable about the Beatles. Please take this class if you love the Beatles and would like to learn more! Dr. D is truly a gem!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: 112HONORS
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the coolest and most caring professors I've ever had. He is really understanding and is more than willing to cooperate with his students. He understands that things happen so he will accommodate accordingly but he is also someone you can talk to. He has made my experience at El Camino College really amazing. We need more teachers like him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MUSIC111
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took Music 111 online for Fall 2019, I must say that it was not complicated during the semester. Forum with 3 questions every week which posted monday at 9am and due by friday at 9am. No essays, just forums: LOVE IT! Only thing is that you MUST purchase his textbook in order to do well on exams (2 tests and final). Tests are not easy, but doable!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MUSI117
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are wondering whether or not to take music with The Beatles, please do. Beatles fan or not, the class is very easy and super interesting.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MUSIC112H
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's so cool! Just write down every single detail mentioned in class, review it, and you'll be solid. Brings in world instruments to see in class. Have to do 3 concert reviewseasy. Tries to trick you on the multi choice part of tests. Just listen to the music ASAP, take super detailed notes, not too hard class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MUSIC11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Loved him for Music Appreciation. I actually looked forward to going to class because his lectures were so interesting. Dont be late and dont forget your textbook. Great professor.

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