Dan Leathers - University of Delaware

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Dan Leathers - University of Delaware

Professor: Dan Leathers

Department: Geography

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this asynchronously and it was a breeze. All of his lectures line up with the exams and homework. 4 exams, 5 homework assignments which are the same format as the GEOG221 lab if you take it. Highly recommend the lab as well if you need one. He cares about his students and the material he's teaching. Great guy, replies quickly!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
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:

Professor Leathers is really passionate about the subject he teaches and really tries to make his lectures interesting. Class is mostly simple multiple choice homeworks, lectures, and tests. Course work can be somewhat difficult at times, but most of the needed information can be googled for clarification. Recommend GEOG221 if you need a lab credit

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: GEO220
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Turned me on to Meteorology! Coolest class and professor ever!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The Best

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Leathers is the best. He's hilarious, and hates the lecture format. He tries to make all his lectures fun and interesting, making his class easy to remember and a standout. His tests are not cumulative and homeworks are easy to do well on. I loved his class and would definitely recommend to all!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: GEOG453
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would trust Dan with my life. He is my favorite professor at UD and very invested in students' success. I probably deserved a B but I put in the effort so he gave me an A. I would recommend him to anyone who actually wants to learn something.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: GEO220
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:

One of the best professors I've ever had. He is so caring and makes the subject matter so interesting. 11/10

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is the best prof I've had so far and I'm a fourth year. I absolutely adore him. He loves teaching and his exams are so easy. He knows this is a low level class so he's not trying to trick you at all. His in class clickers are harder than the exam. Sweetest prof ever. Would take him over and over again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: GEO220
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:

Clear grade breakdown, study guides for exams are spot on. Slides not available online so have to go to class to take notes. 5 hw assignments, 3 exams. Some of the material is dry but it can be interesting and he gets really excited about the topics. Really nice and caring professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Daniel he is my favorite professor at this school and I recommend everyone take this class. The material is practical and he'll go over something multiple times in different ways so everyone understands. He is hilarious and always telling jokes or doing funny demonstrations. 3 easy exams, 5 easy homeworks, and some tophat questions in class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Most hilarious professor I have ever had. He makes class enjoyable and fun. All you have to do is take notes every class, do 5 easy homeworks, and 3 non cumulative exams. He is so down to Earth and chill. Must take his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
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:

I took him as a breadth requirement thinking it would be easy, but it definitely wasn't. The lectures are painfully boring, doesn't make his lectures or notes available online, and he doesn't even have a gradebook online. Nice guy but unbelievably borin.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class with Professor Leathers. He is a really passionate guy, and you can totally tell he loves the subject matter. I have never had any interest in Meteorology, and took the class as a breadth, but I loved every class. His lectures can be really funny, and is SUPER clear about what is on the tests. 4 easy homeworks count as one test.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Leathers! He's a great professor and you can see that he's really passionate about all things weather. He's said many times that he wants everyone to get an A. 5 homework assignments and 2 tests. The third test is a final which is not cumulative.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: GEO220
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Leathers is amazing! Very funny, does a lot of helpful demonstrations, and is really funny. Go to his office hours!! Nicest guy. Even if you're not a science person, this is an easy breadth requirement with a lab.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dan Leathers is a great professor. He teaches you the basics of meteorology in a way we can all understand them. He also paces his lectures perfectly, so everyone has enough time to write down all of the notes. He's a really nice guys and gets excited when we get excited about the weather, and its adorable. I definitely recommend taking his class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: GEOG453
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Leathers for GEOG453 is a great professor. Although the material is very difficult, he will make sure you understand it before moving on or meet with you during office hours. Show up to class, do the homework, meet with him if you dont understand something and you will be fine. This was a great class and he is the best professor I have ever had

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: GEOG453
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor at UD. He explains concepts very well and connects them to real-life situations. He's very approachable and willing to help. Grading for this class is based mostly on about 10 homework assignments and 3 exams. Exams are of reasonable difficulty and partially involve applying concepts to realistic examples.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take good notes on lectures and you'll be good. I went to every class before first exam, studied notes, and got a B. Second exam, missed some classes here and there, and wanted to get an A, so I really studied the textbook, but got a D because I studied wrong. He simplifies things in his own working for lectures and tests. Don't skip / have a buddy

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GEOG220
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dan is the best! Attendance isn't mandatory, but I always went because he is really entertaining and fun. He's very passionate about the subject and really wants you to do well. There are three tests (final is not cumulative) that are multiple choice and five easy homeworks. You will do fine if you get the notes from class!

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