Very patient,understanding, and comprehnsive teacher. Really cares more that you understand the material eh goes over in general than the book word for word. He finds a way to compare the course to his family life, which makes him a very fun and entertaining professor, and a gneiss guy.

While it is not easy to get an A in this class, Professor Dileonardo is an incredible teacher. He finds clear and amusing ways to explain concepts that students might have difficulty with, and the rock/mineral challenges were a lot of fun! I wish there could have been another field trip, as that helped my understanding the most.

Not an easy A. Very interesting teacher and class. He tries his best to be clear and helpful. Read the book and attend class for lecture notes. Just be a good student and you'll get a good grade.

Great class and informative...be sure to attend all classes because his lectures are packed with everything you will need to know... Tests are detailed but if you are current on everything and study your notes/handouts you will do well. Plus, you'll actually learn very cool stuff about shorelines, rocks and learn to read a detailed map.

good class, but you have to study...very informative and nice!

He was very helpful and I struggled, but he made time to help me get it. He uses a lot of analogies so you can understand tough concepts. His lectures were interesting even though I wasn't really into the subject matter at all.

Way cool teacher. I thought his voice, and humor were great during lectures. I had to work but was able to get a good grade. If you just study and do the work you'll do fine in his class.

HE IS A GREAT TEACHER! I SCREWED UP ON MY FINAL AND HE STILL PASSED ME. JUST ATTEND YOUR LECTURES AND LABS AND HE WILL RECOGNIZE YOUR EFFORT. HE IS EASY TO TALK TO AND WANTS YOU TO SUCCEED. HES EASY TO TALK TO AND EXTREMELY HELPFUL! THIS IS COMING FROM A SLACKER! OH AND THE FIELD TRIP IS A FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCE! GOOD LUCK!

Easy class. The material wasn't too boring, and Dr.D definitely tried to keep it interesting throughout. Attend class regularly, as he takes attendance. You'll do fine as long as you put in effort and you make sure he knows it.

Dr.D is incredibly amazing; he took us on a disastrous field trip on the beaches of San Mateo, when it rained incredibly hard, nearly soaking us all. He was so into oceanography that, the only reason why he stopped the field trip was because we did not have water proof paper. Intense, right? You need to read a lot in the class to do well+attendance

I love this man. Attendance helps but not mandatory, there are 5 take home quizzes (5-15 easy question's) definitely attend lab, it makes understanding things so much easier and you tend to get out early by an hr.You get a chance to redo the midterm and avg your scores. Fun class. Changed my life. Awesome teacher, funny, and easy to talk to you.

Dr. D is a pretty good teacher. His lectures are loud and clear but some of the content is a bit much and I've noticed some of my classmates almost fall asleep. Most of the labs are relatively easy. The only thing that brought my grade down were the midterm and finals (but theres a revision). A field trip is mandatory.

Dr. D is a very good professor. His excitement for geology made the information that much more interesting to a student who is not interested in the topic at all. It isn't an easy A, but its not the most difficult class by far. Just have to be willing to show up to lectures, takes notes, and be interested. He gets frustrated at student stupidity.

Dr. D really knows his stuff and is pretty funny and laid back. Wants you to really learn though and the course is a bit tough. But he made it understandable and was really concerned with how I was doing. I talked to him a couple of times about the course and he helped me a lot. Really approachable guy. Just do the work and you'll be fine.

So far so good! Classes are fun

He's really nice, his study guides are sort of helpful, not everything on the study guide is going to be on the test. You do have to read and actually know what your reading. His labs are really easy but his mastery tests are pretty hard. I wouldn't take his class again though.

He's a good teacher and tries to get the students to understand when he's talking about. Many students take it because they need a science class, but the few that take it because they're interested enjoy it a lot. The book is a lot, but it helps when studying.

You know he is a great guy and will help you if you are having problems. Explains things really clearly for hard concepts. There were some students who thought he was tough cos he actually expected you learn some oceanography. If you just decided you were actually going to... it was very fun.

Dr. D is hilarious and commonly brings up Rate My Professor in a hilarious fashion. Test are easy, as he lets you take them home, It really helps you learn this way as well. The Fieldtrip is fun and he has a quirky sense of Humor. i HIGHLY suggest taking this course, as its not only easy, but fun and interesting and he has an outstanding passion.

He is really funny, makes the material interesting by cracking jokes. You can have a print out of the PowerPoint which is great for writing notes. I rarely used the textbook, only to clarify things I didn't write down in class or forgot. Lets you do test revisions which are great for bringing up your grade. He is really great and you will learn.

OK, I hate science and I took this because I didn't want to take other stuff. Thought it would be so awful, but Dr. D. brings this stuff to life. He's so enthused and easy to listen to and helpful. Lets you take the tests home and work with others, makes it easier. Just do the in class activities, go on the field trip and do the tests! Easy!

Very good teacher! His style is teaching is very engaging, and makes the ocean fun to learn. As long as you somewhat know the material, you will do well in this class.

He is super funny. I like the way he teaches the class. At times the class is boring. Tests and quizzes are easy if you study.

You've seriously just gotta love this guy. I've never met a professor so enthusiastic about his subject, and DEFINITELY haven't met a professor who literally does EVERYTHING in his power to pass out A's. He's extremely patient with his students and wants everyone to succeed. There is no excuse for failing his class.

Cool guy, funny. Geology is very interesting but it is a science course & it isn't the easiest. Labs are chill & tests are difficult. Read the book, watch tons of youtube videos about the planet, come to class & you will be good. Dr.D is a fair grader.

Professor Dileonardo is a great teacher. He is very nice and friendly and he helped his students as much as he can. His class is fairly easy you just need to really pay attention. his grading system is fair and he overall a great teacher. I really enjoyed him as a teacher and would highly recommend him.

Dr. D is a really nice guy. He cares about his students and is knowledgeable about the subject. Overall, there isn't a ton of homework, and as long as you earnestly pay attention in class, you'll do fine. He teaches in a way that makes it easy to understand. His classes were my favorite.

Really interesting class and awesome professor! He's funny and knowledgable and really wants to help you learn. The material is a little challenging though, but in a good way if that makes any sense.

DiLeonardo is a very enjoyable teacher. He brings energy to his lectures, and clearly cares about what he's talking about. He's not afraid to be wrong, as long as you can prove it, and is generally very down-to-earth (Makes sense, seeing as he's a geo professor and all!). I think I would enjoy any class Dr. D taught, as long as he kept his style!

Great professor. Would definitely take again.

I highly recommend taking Dr. Dileonardo's class. He offers extra credit, rounds up for grading, and is very helpful and willing to answer questions.

Dr. D is hilariously quirky and has an insatiable passion for science. Don't take his class if you have a stick up your butt or don't have a sense of humor. He's particularly fond of giving out good grades to folks who express an interest in the material. I took his Oceanography class and made it a point to sign up for Geology this quarter w him.

University quality Professor for a bargain. Definitely step in to take this class while you are here. It's just one of those classes everyone should take for knowledge's sake. Take good notes, tape the lecture if you have too, chart out the information. Book provides more in depth info. Field trips are fun and memorable. It rocked! :P

Dr. D is the best prof I have had yet at De Anza. Never before have I had such an emotional response to rocks. It's been two months and I'm sure I could still ace his final- his lectures really stick. Take notes and pay attention, he makes things clear and tells jokes. Engage him, he's fun. 3 Dr. D is bae. 3 You WANT, no, you NEED the D.

Dr. D is probably the one of the chillest teachers I have had at De Anza. Test are kind of hard but if you show up to the labs and class every week, you pass no problem. He is really laid back and nice. I would show up and leave half way through class or show up half way through class. would go all the time but i went to all the labs.

Easy A if you're "clever" or otherwise you're really going to have to struggle at least a bit for this class.

Easy A if you're "clever" enough or otherwise you're really going to have to struggle at least a bit for this class.

Dr. D is one of the best professors I've ever had. He explains everything thoroughly and encourages questions. Highly recommend going to every class- if you skip even 1 class, it will be difficult to catch up. Plus, his lectures are hilarious and he integrates interesting anecdotes from his fieldwork into them. Don't miss them!

Dr. D. sets you up for success and tells you exactly how to get an A. Lots of extra credit opportunities. If you show up for class and keep up with the easy readings you'll find it to be a straightforward class. He really knows his stuff and makes it interesting. If you have the chance, take his class. Very rewarding experience.

Geology was an easy class for me, but for others, extremely hard. There is a lecture every class, and you must attend every lab. Classes are really boring, but he is a really great teacher. Chris is nice and seems like he really cares about his students passing ;however, this is geology, so you do have to study, plus there are quizzes online.

Online oceanography is very interesting & includes a mix of lecture,textbook, & great online reading/video resources. Coastal field study is fun. You have to spend a lot of time reading the $99 online book. Teacher needs to be more responsive and get involved in class forums to answer questions. Also some test questions are tricky and subjective.

Straightforward course. Outlined very well. It was easy to see what needed to be done during the quarter to do well. Instructor responsive to emails. I would easily recommend this class to my friends. I learned a lot!

Clear on what he wants, if you do the work, you will pass. Textbook use is required, but not hard( one chapter a week), class was interesting and I learned a lot about the ocean. Fun projects(taking pictures at the beach). Participate in a discussion weekly, otherwise fun and easy class. Would take again!

At first I thought this was going to be a terrible! However, I came out of his class with a better sense of how the world works, Geology wise! He's a great teacher and listens to you and helps you with understanding his material. He doesn't give much homework, just need to read the text and show up for lab and you should Ace this class!

I don't know why people are so mean talking about him. I was so afraid to take the class because of these comments that I think the class is fine. Take home quizzes,lab worksheets are not collected,1 midterm & 1 final( haft of the test are take home,the other haft can be prepared yourself and almost the same type of questions). Easy B

This quarter is a rough quarter for the professor bc of his injury but he has always been trying his best. He lectures all of the class periods You should take note that would help a lot Despite his injury, he still tries to finish the field trip with us. It was hard to see him like that I hope he'll get well soon The class is not that hard for me.

Yes, geology is a tough class, but Dr. D explains things very well in lecture, and reinforces it in the lab activity. You are encouraged to collaborate with other students on quizzes and on the take-home part of the final. If you put effort into the class, you'll be fine. He is extremely knowledgable and involved in the field.

I would definitely recommend this professor! He made the class interesting & fun. I really enjoyed how he would tell stories & tie it into his lecture. It helped to grasp the material. He does not give pop quizzes. The field trip was great! Find a good group to be in. Read the book, course syllabus & weekly assignments coming up, you'll do fine.

Very responsive to emails. EASY A. Graded on discussion posts weekly, 2 tests, and weekly homework. Easy class if you put the time into it. He's a fair grader and wants every student to pass. Interesting online class, I loved the discussion posts, it was basically free points and his instructions were straight forward. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Took GEOL 20, probably one of the easiest classes I've ever taken. Midterms and finals were collaborative. Weekly discussions twice a week were fine and simple. Would usually get 100 on homeworks if you made an attempt. Textbook was free and honestly pretty useful. Super happy with the class

Easy class with "tests" mostly being assignments you fill out and submit, with no time limit. communication is via email but he responds very quickly and in detail to any questions. surprised at negative reviews. reading the online text+watching documentaries +doing labs is a must to understand. Some assignments are a bit difficult, but most are ez

Fantastic teacher. Stay current and do the reading and you will do fine. Understands that you won't know anything at first and expects you to make mistakes, does not penalize for mistakes. Excellent lectures he's made and recorded Zoom class meetings. Textbook is free online source.

I loved this class.

Dr. D is a very caring teacher, way too qualified, and passionate about his field. Meet with him occasionally, read the instructions, be engaged in the material, and on top of the lessons. Lectures are super thoughtful and informative. He cares about your success in his class, just put in the effort- the class is super fascinating

I had a blast taking intro to geology with Dr. Dileonardo. I learned a lot and I would recommend the class. Also, he gives full credit on the homework as long as you complete it, regardless of if your answers are actually correct.

This class has quite a bit of reading which was challenging for a summer semester but Professor Dileonardo lays it out clearly exactly what you need to do to get a good grade in his class. The class was really interesting and I learned a lot. Complete the work and you'll do fine.

he is so sweet and gives lots of very interesting personal anecdotes! midterm was tricky but that wasnt his fault

I loved taking this online class. Professor Dileonardo provides a clear and organized path on canvas for the quarter. There is an opportunity for extra credit too. I don't consider this class to be easy, but I enjoyed learning the content and the professor gives good explanations in his lectures and plenty of material to help.

Great professor and I like his enthusiasm, but the midterm and finals were very very difficult if you didn't read through every inch of the assigned readings. Definitely recommend making a class discord if you take this class

Very nice professor! He cares about his students and answers any questions respectfully. If you take this class, try not to miss any labs. Most of the learning is done during labs and lectures. It can be challenging for non-STEM students, but as long as you do the work and readings, you should be fine.

He's a passionate and knowledgeable geologist who really cares about the subject. He responds to questions quickly. Just be aware, his class is tougher than most intro courses, and quizzes/tests only allow1 attempt, though he does give you a chance to review and do them beforehand. Make sure you interact keep in touch with him. It's tough overall.

If this is a class you need to take, I highly recommend taking his online class rather than in-person if you want a good grade. Annotate each figure before taking the exam and look through the special papers he posts, as they contain a lot of hints for the answers. Exams are graded heavily and determine if you're going to pass or not.