Renato Cerdena - Central Michigan University

Professor: Renato Cerdena
Department: Geography
College: Central Michigan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is not as easy as most comments make it seem. Make sure to write down every single thing he talks about. Even the random things. 4% extra credit for not missing a day is helpful although you need a 95% for an A. The class average was an 80%.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GEO121
  • 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:
This class was so easy. I have learned so much and if you pay attention in class you will get an A without even trying. He gives tons of extra credit and the quizzes are crazy easy.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • 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:
Great teacher with a very helpful outline of the course. Answers questions well and exams are much like quizzes. One of my favorite professors and classes at Central.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: GEO121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't be fooled, the class IS NOT Cultures of the World, more of actual geography than anything. But the guy is nice. The tests are straight from the book, and they are kind of picky. Curves tests. Gives extra credit for attendance. 3 hour class was killer though. Weird sense of humor, but kept it upbeat.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: GEO121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cerdena was a very nice teacher; however, most of his tests were book-based and not lecture based. Take the 3 hour class with him and you get a 10 minute break every 50 minutes. The whole semester i was convinced i would fail, but i ended up with an A-. He drops the worst test grade and gives extra credit for attendance!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GEO121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good professor but does not believe there are non-traditional students out there. You lose 2% of your grade for every hour after 6 hours that you miss. Living 2 hours away from campus and having blizzards and snowstorms are no excuse for not being in class as per professor. He expects you to risk your life to get to class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • 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:
Excellent teacher one of the best I have had here. The classes are very organized and structured. The notes are very informative as well. Being a 3 hour class once a week, you get a 10 minute break every 50 min.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • 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:
One of the best professors that I have had here. Very organized teacher. Does not require a book for class so that is a plus. There are quite a few tests and quizzes but they are all pretty easy. He takes attendance every hour for a 3 hour class. Gives 3% extra credit on final grade if you are there for every class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • 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:
He is a great professor, actually the best I have ever had. He knows more about Michigan than I do and he grew up in the Philippines! Don't worry, he is very easy to understand; his accent is not at all a problem. The class is lots of fun, he gets to know everyone's name and hometown and actually remembers things you say. Just take notes and study!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MIGEO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took three week summer class -- a whole semester's worth of work condensed into three weeks -- pay attention, take notes, review notes, exams and quizzes over material covered. Very organized instructor, fair and extremely knowledgeable about Michigan (even though he grew up in the Phillipines). No textbook - material posted on blackboard.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Takes attendence. Easy if you go and follow along with his power points. Study guides help for the tests. Quiz or test everyweek!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • 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:
Took this class over the summer. He took attendance every hour, four hours a night. Tests weren't too bad. The presentation of a county was not the funnest thing, but lectures were interesting.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • 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:
Awesome class... took it over the summer. A lot of information but interesting and most everyone did quite well.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GEO121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good Class. But not understanding about family emergencies. Bad things can happen and he is not very understanding, or coopertive.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very interesting class. Learn so much information. One of my most favorite classes at CMU.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • 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:
The exams are very hard but he is a nice guy. Other than the exams, the class is pretty fun.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GEO120
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: GEO395
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took this class over the summer -- was terrified that I'd fail it and I ended up getting an A. Nice guy, pretty interesting class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CULTURES
  • 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:
Interesting, likes to go off topic and talk about nothing concerning material, exams subjects are not fully discussed in class, is very helpfull!!!! If you need ANYTHING, get to know him and he will help you out.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: GEO121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Pretty good class. Good teacher, can be kinda of flighty.
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