Bill Doonan - Sacramento City College

Professor: Bill Doonan
Department: Anthropology
College: Sacramento City College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH310
  • 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:
Professor Doonan's readings and modules are pretty straight forward, and as long as you do the necessary work and assignments, you're guaranteed to get an A in his class. He always provides feedback on how to do your work better and allows you to revise essays until you get a perfect score. I highly recommend taking his class!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was overall pretty good, would recommend if you need to take the class and maybe other professors are full. You definitely need the textbook and to read through his notes he posts. Weekly discussions and quizzes. Exams were straight forwards. Sometimes his feedback can feel mean but I really don't think he means anything by it.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I think that his anthropology class was the most fun I had in a class in college. Very entertaining and interesting guy.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I absolutely loved Professor Doonan and was very sad that Corona virus cut our class time short. Amazing lectures that I never got bored in, and the funniest professor at Sac City. Super unique sense of humor and he made you want to do well. Wish I had taken him sooner, got my money's worth!! Love this professor!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH310
  • 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 think everyone should take this class with this professor. Participation is imperative if you'd like to keep your grade up. As long as u attend lectures & take notes, u should be okay without the book. His study guides tell you exactly what is going to be on the test & the tests themselves are not hard if you pay attention & review you'll do well
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
very hard class. Hes very nice and always grade early and response early. Hes very respectful. But his test is so hard and not enough time.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Doonan is very intelligent, responsible, fair and most important he teaches very well. He makes Anthropology attractive and approachable. I enjoyed every class and eventually learned a great deal. Trust him and be sincere to learn because he cares and will guide you through...
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH310
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doonan is a good professor, hes very clear of what is going to be on the exams. There are 3-4 pop quizzes, but if youre paying attention in class you should do fine on them. (5 questions) you watch 4 films in class & hes very knowledgeable. Pay attention & you should be fine.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH310
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I'm an anthro major and it's because of great instructors like Bill. His lectures are engaging and he's got a sense of humor. You will watch movies and they will be important, so take more notes than necessary. You'll also want to get involved in the conversation- not only will it make understanding the lectures easier, you will get points.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ANTHRO300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this class can be pretty exhausting because ever week is a new chapter with a quiz or short essay or discussion post. He does post reminders about stuff due. its super heavy reading! I wished we had more time on the quizzes instead of 5 min for 5 questions. lowkey feel like you should already be an expert on the subject to take this class
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is a beginners level Anth class, but he expects you to be an anthologist before taking the class. He gives you a short period of time to complete quizzes. There's essays for the class and he expects you not to use the book for these. You need to literally make it up in your brain. His wife probably divorced him, that why he's so bitter! Run!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH310
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Doonan is a great professor and his lectures are amazing, he grades on participation so if you are a wallflower it might be time to blossom. He cares about his students and will try to help if you are struggling. Be ready to take notes, not miss class and read the online textbook.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Doonan says everything in lectures that are going to be on the exams, so make sure that if you missed a definition do ask him! I didn't need any books, and passed with an A+. DO NOT BE LATE! you'll miss the quizzes and he will lock the door! If he sees you're interested, he will help you. I failed the first exam and still managed to get an A.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Doonan for me wasn't very clear on what sources to use when defining meanings. So be sure to know what he wants when you do your essays. We were told to go by the book then told to go by his definitions. I know he worked in the field besides teaching, but this class for me was confusing.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is very clear about what he wants. There are pop quizzes but he let's you know how many there will be and they are pretty common sense. Great sense of humour, really quirky. He's very interactive with the studeents and promotes discussion.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took his online class during the summer and it was alright. If you read your material you'll do good on the quizes. There were only 3 tests but they were really easy. If your confused on the short essay's you can always contact him and ask, he is really good at answering back.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
SUPER ORGANIZED! If you are not ready to read chapters 2-3 times to understand don't take! Submit work early and he will grade and give feedback for you to get a better grade. You get your grades back ASAP. Even though hard I would take again.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Straightforward online course. Class is laid out in the syllabus and schedule is followed with no surprises. Weekly requirement for a 5 min/5 question quiz that's tougher than it sounds and 150 word essay. There are 3 exams incl. final that account for 60% of grade. Study his notes & read textbook & you'll pass easily. No lectures. Good class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Interesting material, but if this is not your area of study, be ready for lower grades. The material is dense and it's hard to find good online resources as the field is full of debate. The professor is a very strict grader. Harsh, too- one small error or omission will result in a huge percentage of your grade. Plan accordingly.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ANTH310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doonan has engaging lectures, and participation is class is a good part of your grade. He doesn't use overhead lecture notes, so be prepared to listen carefully and write fast. If you are a visual learner you might want to reconsider. He will repeat things if you ask. Study guides for exams are clear and helpful. He is hilarious though, fun class
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