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Funny and very easy
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He's really attractive and funny( sometimes ).
AWESOME TEACHER!!
I love this guy! He is awsome. This class is pretty easy, two tests and a project. Do the extra credit, it brings your midterm up one point for every excersise you do.
He is a sexy guy...and I'm a dude.
he is very laid-back and if you read the chapters you'll do good. sexy in a kinda nerdy rock-lovin way.
HE IS A SARCASTIC S.O.B. GETS LAME AFTER A WHILE
Walsh kicks ace! The guy makes currents and wind interesting. Actually has a personality too which makes the class a lot better.
Take this class, tests are easy. This professor is funny and sexy.
Read the book for the information, come to class for the discussion & comeraderie. Too bad he's married!
he is cute and easy. He reminds me of a younger richerd Gear. His test are okay but as long as you do good on the project at the end of the semester you will do fine. Also do the extra crediat it will help you. He is not no S.O.B. Ignore that student .
Good guy and a good teacher. Highly recomended.
He is a pretty cool teacher, lectures too quickly, and expects you to know as much as he does, but offers extra credit which is helpful
Great teacher, great looking, great class!
One word, Koala. Super hot, loves the women, and the women love him. By the way, he is a great teacher.
one word, 5 sylables... bab-o-lic-ious-ness
A young Goerge Clooney ladies... watch out for those Martini shirts, he is really into his natural disasters... great teacher, moves quick, do your projects and study, you will get an A!
I have actually taken classes I don't need because he is teaching them. I know that whatever he is talking about will be interesting. And everyone is right, he is totally HOT! in a geography dork kind of way.
Cute In a VERY DORKY way... I knew I was gonna get an "F".. But I still came to class to see his fine self...
very funny guy, sorta dorky but in a cute way. Study and do the final project or you'll fail for sure. between his slide shows, funky martini shirts, and comments about his drinking habits, and extra credit, he's a great guy.
I took 2 of his classes b/c he is just such a great teacher and person. He cut me major slack when I forgot to do my final project (I stayed up all night and turned it in a day late for a full grade) He helps you and wants u 2 do well
Highly recommended. You will leard a lot. He moves quickly but is always available for questions. Very entertaining.
I want him.
You little chix are going to get the brilliant man in trouble. Anyways, if you want the truth, here it is: It's not that his class is so easy, it's the fact that he puts things in perspective, and you can ask him anything--in class or after; keep it up!
Very attractive, very fun, easy to deal with. very casual
You girls should stop talking about his apperance and more about the course i t self , he is extremely clear and wants u to do well gives u pop quizes but there extra credit.
Cool teacher..I took his class and failed it only b/c I didnt finish the final project,long story but do all the work and take notes you'll pass with flying colors:-)
He is asinine. The worst teacher. Arrogant, self absorbed. AND he is NOT HOT.
ha ha ha on lthat last one. obviously someone didn't get a good grade and is taking it out on dan. good class.
Great teacher, likes to talk about his travels and different beers around the world, makes class very interesting, nice professor, does not give too much work, make sure you do your final project ahead of time cause its a lot of work and worth a lot
Super tearcher. He is very helpful and wants you to learn. Didn't really need the book, but it will help you understand if needed. He really makes the subject interesting. I recommend taking it even if you don't need the class just because he is way cool.
great teacher and he loves his vespa.. talk to him about where you have traveled and your in there.
he is a really cool teacher and real layed back. you only get a couple of homework assignments, a midterm and a final and one huge assingment which he gives you the whole semester to do it..hes funny and a great teacher...take him
WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THIS GUY. HE'S THE COOLEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD! THE FIELD TRIP TO THE BEACH WAS TOTALLY FUN. HE'S REALLY FUNNNY TOO! ALWAYS MAKES THE CLASS LAUGH ABOUT EVERYTHING.
Come on Professor Walsh you have to stop writeing things about yourself, you make it too obvious that you have been putting comments up about yourself. Mr. Walsh is a good teacher and if you want to learn something about Geography he's the way to go. He's also a fair grader.
What can you say about a teacher who asks what he drives on the final? I enjoyed his class because he makes it interesting and fun to learn about geography because he compares it to orange county and places we know. Be careful and don't tell him you like the OC or Laguna Beach. He is not a fan!
He was super nice and sweet. He really cares about the students and I learned a lot about geography even though I was not into it. He is AWESOME! Take him :)
I had a blast in this class! A great teacher who does what he can to make sure you are interested. On top of that, he's easy! Only 3 homework assignments and I aced both the midterm and final. I learned a lot, and use what I learned all the time. Pay attention and take notes and you will do fine.
Love Danny! Who doesn't? He's the raddest professor ever and I actually enjoyed science which is a shocker! Take his class!!! He's a great guy who really wants you to learn and enjoy it! He'll keep to entertained and if you go to class and work for it you'll do really well.
I think Dan is a wonderful professor. He is very clear and will help you if you ever need the help. I got a 'F' in the class because, I screwed up this semester and slacked off on the final paper which is a huge part of the final grade. I plan on taking Dan again. He's a fun for what he teaches.
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Best Teacher I have ever taken in my entire life!!! He is so funny and made the class super fun, not to metion he is way hot!!If you just go to class and pay some attention I dont see how you cant get atleast a "B".
Oh my! Dan Walsh is so hot! I looked forward to going to his class everyweek. I was bummed that I only got to see him one day a week. :( I really enjoyed his class. he is so nice and makes it so fun. I like his slideshows of places he has been. I wish he still worked at CSUF. I would take him again.
excellent teacher. this class everyone should take.
he is very funny and interesting...tests were kinda hard. no homework ever, but its a fun class.
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Dan is the man, I had him for the class and then the lab. Dont take anyone else, he is a funny guy and makes things easy to learn.
dan rules...best teacher i've ever had...he is so funny and makes class fun i actually wished class lasted longer...took him as csuf and i loved his class...did group presentations all semester by region in the US...i miss dan...DAN'S THAAA MAN!!!!!!! plus he surfs san clemente...yaaa braaa!!
Great teacher! Lectures are funny and well delivered to keep the class interested. Has lots of great travel stories. Former Demographer. Very knowledgeable. Easy tests. Pay attention during lecutres, don't bother with the reading, easy B. CHICKEN McFU!!!
Walsh was interested in the girls in the class. He talked a lot about the places he went to and the differnt drinks he enjoyed. i dont reccomend this class to those that really want to learn.
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Walsh is the man...If you actually show up and take decent notes you pass this class with A or B.
cool guy
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He's very funny and pretty easy. You have to read though.
He is very easy as long as you are a good student and turn you paper in on time. His class is also very intresting and he lets you out early almost every day.
Nice guy, good teacher.
Greatest teacher I have ever had. So helpful and the nicest guy ever!!! Gives really fun projects that you actually dont dread doing. He also really cares about his students and it really shows. Take him cuz Dans the Man!!UTEPILS baby!!
This guy gets way pumped about volcanoes. and I got way pumped about his class.
Walsh is a great teacher. Really engaging, shows you lots of pictures so you can see what he is talking about. Loves his animated graphics a little too much. I've taken him for two geography classes and highly recomend him. Show up to class, you'll have fun, and you'll pass if you take notes. His jokes aren't that bad either. Plus he's HOT!!!!
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ha ha ha. dont know what that last guy did but he is way off. walshie was helpful if you just do the work.
Dan Walsh might be one of the best teachers at Saddleback. His classroom environment is the perfect blend of structure, order, and fun. Lectures are interesting. Extra credit opportunities include a field trip to the beach. Tip - work hard on the photo essay! His slides of the world are interesting - fun class! He’s a dedicated and noble educator!
He is a very good teacher. His lectures are interesting and he is very clear about his material. Show up to the class and take notes, you'll be okay. Enjoy it.
Walsh is an outstanding guy, full of neo geo anecdotal wit and brilliance. Gives great lectures/presentations. Midterms and finals are easy if you attend class, and read along in the text, even if you're only half-conscious. You will walk away with newfound appreciation and care for your earthly surroundings. Fun extra credit (beach trip) offered.
Cool guy and very funny, but tests are hard, you really need to be there every day and take good notes.
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my favorite class. dr walsh was so excited about the strangest things. he will go over your papers if you ask him.
He is awesome!! If you need to take Geography class, because of IGETC or whatever, take his class!! I bet you'll LOVE it!! But, here is an advise. His test is not easy, though I don't say hard. It's not that hard to get a B, but hard to get an A.
hes the ****ing coolest teacher! EZ if you attend class and take notes...HE's real kickback.
Excellent teacher! Interesting lectures, stories, and personal photographs. Very funny guy. He made it very easy to sit through the classes. Tests are a little tough, but just take notes and skim along in the book and you'll be fine. AND DO THE PROJECT! It's kind of a fun project anyway. He's the best!!
Coolest, still says hi when he walks by. take him, do the work expect high B low A
Dan is an awesome professor! His lectures are entertaining and informative, he uses power point and makes most of them available online. The tests he gives are straight foward and he provides a study guide. He has one semester project that if you stay on top of it, and dont wait until the last minute it's a piece of cake.
take him...IF your a female
great class. fascinating slides and a fun project. profesor walsh is cool.
This class was great, easy teacher. Two test- 60 Question Midterm & Final. Along with the Photo Project..def take him if your a chick!
Straight forward, puts lectures online. Sometimes dry. He liked me and my emo friend and were dudes btw.
very smart + funny. Makes geog kind of fun. Talks a little fast but he gives everything you need to know for the tests and offers a fair amt of extra credit. Yes, he gives more attention to the hot girls but I don't blame him. A QUALITY TEACHER. I got an A w/o too much strain but it did take work.
HE is one of the best teachers I ever had.Taking his class made me to change my major to gegraphy.He knows a lot and will make Geography very intresting
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Very interesting lecture!!! His class is alot of fun. Makes you look at the world differently.
This class was so boring. The lectures make people loose interest. Tests are impossible, and the projects are worth pitiful amount of points for the work your put in.
Totally fun class. The only one I went to all the time. Walsh was great to.
Good teacher, very clear, three tests and one photo essay project (start early)
Dan is the best teacher ever. Not only is he extremely good looking and kind, he is also very funny and intelligent and keeps lectures interesting through great slides and power point. I loved this class. As long as you show up to class and take some solid notes it's pretty easy to earn an A.
What a great class and great instructor! I didn't think I was that interested in this topic prior to taking the class, but, Dan's energy and passion around this topic was contagious.
Really good teacher for those who want to learn about the world. Probably the best class I have taken at Saddleback so far. Great teacher, likes to add a twist to his excellent teaching technique with humor while being a great teacher at the same time. If you want to take a geography class, take this one.
One of the BEST classes Ive ever taken. I would definitly recommend taking it. Hes funny and the whole class always ended up laughing.
hes super boring, thinks hes really funny. the lectures will make you fall asleep & the tests are really hard. he bounces back and forth thru topics which makes it confusing. he doesnt do anything out of the book dont even bother buying it. if your not going to go to every class you might as well not take it.
Alli reccommend is that if you dont love geography i wouldnt take this class period. Walsh is a great teacher but who knew geography was freakinghard! or if you do decide to take it dont take an easy ass geo teacher, yah you wont learn anything and ya you may get an A in that but your FAIL the lab. too hard.... go take chem or soemthing.
Great class, my favorite. Damn funny. Have a diet coke.
haha, Walsh is awesome. He's funny. Always talks about alcohol and drinking haha. geogrophy is boring tho. wow. but he makes everything clear and fun for everyone.it wasnt that easy for me cuz im not good in geography at ALL. but it was worth taking his class because he's awesome.
Among the best professors at Saddleback--extremely concise and just a cool guy in general. The class itself is cool as well--learn about the world you live on! I found the class pretty easy but I also found the material interesting... if this subject bores you than you might find it difficult to absorb given the amount of detail.
Very entertaining and helpful. His lectures are very clear and interesting. He is willing to help with projects and test questions. Love him <3
Dan is a great teacher, very friendly and willing to help as much as he possibly can. There are 2 tests, 1 quiz, 1 atlas assignment, & 1 paper to turn in. His Powerpoint presentations are always a fun way of showing his students the world without leaving the classroom. Follow instructions & ask for help if you need it & you should do fine. His class is what you call Applied Geography.
He is an amazing professor and just a fun person; you can't help but smile while listening to his lectures. I would recommend this class to anyone. It would be interesting to anyone who has ever thought about traveling.
Dan's a good professor. He's very enthusiastic about geography and always willing to answer any questions, no matter how absurd they might be. Class consists primarily of PowerPoint lectures with a few in class assignments included. 1 mid-term, 1 final and 1 photo essay project - all of which are fairly easy if you take good notes during class. A+
That was actually fun. Dan is great and very helpful. Tests were a little hard and don't wait to do the project. He is WAY left though.
Very humorous teacher, made learning geography very enjoyable, he knows his subject very well and its very interesting hearing about the various geographical places he mentions. Pay attention to his lectures and study concepts, and the photo project seems difficult, although it is fun once you get started, field trip photos help.
i loved taking his classes. he is a great teacher and is cute is his own nerd way. he can relate almost everything to alcohol. someday I hope to travel to all the places he has.
He is such a cool teacher! He is really laid-back and super funny. Surprisingly you still do learn a lot. I never even got bored in that class..great professor. Highly recommended
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Cool teacher, keeps you interested in learning while laughing. Very little homework.
Its a really interesting class, but he tends to generalize everything. The project is lame, yet disgustingly easy. Tests are all easy also.
I loved this prof! he made geography really interesting. The two tests were kind of hard but if you review your notes and his posted power-point lectures you'll do fine. Sometimes he went a little fast but going over the power-point afterwards helps.
Funny and makes the class entertaining. One midterm and one final. One big project that you need to do over the course of the entire semester.. DO NOT WAIT TILL THE LAST MINUTE. Powerpoint lectures explain material well. If you study your notes you will do fine on the midterm/final. Take him for geography!
This teacher is kinda unprofessional, but very helpful. He makes geography fun, and interesting, which is not easy to do! There are 2 tests, the midterm and final, and 1 HUGE project. (but the project was fun too!) If you are taking geography, definitely take him. You will have to pay attention and study hard for an A, but this class is worth it!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Walsh will not help you even if you come in and request it. No extra credit, very boring class. If you miss one class, you are screwed. Very full of himself and always has to be right.
very funny guy , made it interesting, corny jokes at times, loves beer and talking about it, used to work in this field.
I dont know why the person below said not to take his class, because if youre going to take geography you NEED to take it with Walsh. He gives TONS of extra credit opportunities! I missed more than 3 classes and still got an A. He emails you back promptly, and is always willing to help if needed. Take Walsh if you need to pass geography!
Great Teacher! If you are going to take Geo. take it with him. I took him fro Intro to Geo. as well as World Regional Geo. and he makes the class very intresting with his powerpoint lectures and his jokes!
great class. walsh is the man.
Great Class and Teacher! Took him for World Geo, have to go to class on a regular basis, his tests are entirely from his lectures. Makes it very interesting, would take him again.
Great professor. Take him!
Walsh assigns 1 midterm, 1 final, and a photo project. Although to his credit he is funny and entertaining, he does not teach geography well. Personally, I think he needs to make sure that his students succeed rather than displaying vacation photos and making jokes. But, it's just a thought.
Walsh is the MAN. He's hilarious and makes class so much fun. Cracks a lot of jokes during the lectures. Photo project was easy, just 15 pictures and you describe what's in them. Lab was fun too. Highly recommended. Seriously, take him.
He is very funny! You dont have to go to class but you should if you want to pass. The class is bases on lecture and note taking. Photo project, mid term, and a final. Lectures are boring but if you take really good notes and go to class you should be fine. It was somewhat hard for me but I wouldnt mind taking this class again.
This teacher is awesome. class is mostly lectures. he uses powerpoint presentations and has jolly tone of voice. go to class and take notes if you dont want to study for the test. everything is straight forward. 1 homework assignment, 1 project, and 3 tests. homework is easy and project is pretty simple. good sense of humor and has a cool beard.
Make sure you take a lab course and the full course concurrently. Walsh was a REALLY nice guy and was always in a joking mood. His tests were REALLY difficult and he expects you to learn each lab in and out for the exam. The exam is full of stuff you dont expect. Offers a measly 5 points of extra credit. Take the lab class with sum1 else!
Walsh is a really fantastic teacher. i took him multiple times because you can tell he really loves what he does. He also has many first hand experiences that make the classes so interesting.
the best General ed teacher you can have, you dont even haev to buy the books, he teaches by power point and he makes it interesting to learn. He is really funny too.
My favorite teacher at Saddleback. Only teacher that I can listen to for 3 hours and still be interested in what he has to say. Would definitely recommend him. Wish there were more classes I could take from him.
Hilarious! He loves his alcohol. Midterm and Final were super hard, but if you study you should be fine. but study thoroughly because the questions are unexpected! dont procrastinate on the photo essay project. hardly any extra credit but is very helpful if you ask for it. i definitely recommend this professor!
Very cool professor who is funny and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend you take his class!! Tests are pretty easy if you attend class and pay attention.
Had fun in his class and learned a lot. This professor is a very unassuming and genuinely caress for his students. Work in his class is not very hard if you do not procrastinate and get with it.
Was farily good as a teacher. Gives a project and 2 test for the class grade. Test were fairly easy, but the project is another story. Requires you to go around the OC and take pics of different things and then give a description of whats going on, and doesn't like it if you take stuff from the book.
Dan was a great teacher and easy to talk to. I enjoyed his class very much.
AWESOME GUY. Super funny and knows what he's talking about. No doubt about it, take him!
I love Professor Walsh. I took his physical geography as well, but the world regional one is better, it is very interesting. He knows what he is talking about, can sometimes be cocky about it, but he is a good teacher. Go to class and take notes and you will be fine. Highly recommended!
Really enjoyed this class, loved the material. Hes a great teacher, funny & made the material interesting as if he just got back from vacation from there. Have to study, go to class & always take notes to get an A. played jeopardy for review, very helpful. Project wasnt too bad either. sometimes watched educational films on culture.
awesome
I loved this class. The man is hilarious, which is something I wasn't expecting. As long as you take notes and ALWAYS come to class, you should do just fine.
D WALSH WAS MY FIRST COLLEGE PROFESSOR BECAUSE I TOOK HIS CLASS DURING MY SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL. HE IS SOOOOO FUNNY! HE WILL TALK ABOUT A CERTAIN COUNTRY AND THEN WILL SAY THAT THEY HAVE GOOD RUM OR BEER THERE. VERY ENTERTAINING. TESTS ARE EASY IF YOU STUDY. OFFERS XTRA CREDIT BEFORE TESTS. JUST AN ATLAS ASSIGNMENT AND PROJECT FOR HW.
Mr. Walsh was probably the best professor I have ever had. He really knows the subject becuase he has been every where. He is super funny. His class was pretty easy. Just take notes and the tests wont be difficult at all. I got an A. Highly recommend this guy
The best professor i've had in a year and a half of classes. It's like if Anthony Bourdain taught a class. He's not afraid to offend anyone, and it really makes the class entertaining.
Dan is a surprisingly passionate teacher who really wants you to learn and be interested in Geography. He teaches very well and has amazing stories and tells good jokes. Never a dull moment in his classrooms, and if he taught more classes I'd take every one of them.
Great Professor! Amazing! Very Passionate and know what he is talking about. Easy to understand and to communicate with. Has Traveled all over the world and love his slide shows! Take his class if you really want to learn something. I have learned so much and the semester isn't over! Tests follow power points, and you need to go to class!
Awesome professor! Teaches really well, knows what he is talking about. He is really funny, and the class is enjoyable. You have 1 project due at the end, but it's fun. The power points are key to the tests, study those, and you will do well on the midterm/final! Good luck! I reccommend.
This professor is great! His teaching style and PowerPoint slides always make the class interesting. Cool guy who's class you always want to go to. Highly recommended.
awesome teacher. just do your work and don't be an idiot. really nice guy over all.
His lectures are entertaining and informative. Don't talk or text in class or he will call you out. Mid term, final, atlas exercise and photo essay are your only grades. Very opinionated in why the world is the way it is. Can be pretty funny with his comments.
Take this class for your physical science if you are just trying to get general ed done, or if you need to take geography in general. He LOVES geography and it helps greatly in his teaching and clarity. You take a midterm and final, and there's a photo project. Go to class and study for the tests and you'll pass easy.
I actually have an interest in geography now. Also... Walsh has still got it.
Awesome class! By far one of my favorites. Walsh is extremely smart and funny, he uses personal experience in his teaching which keeps things very interesting. Work load was a minimal but I still learned alot.
Taking professor walsh's class made me more interested in geography. He's super funny and makes the class go by fairly fast. The work load is minimal and the tests aren't too bad If you study. I would highly recommend him. You will learn a lot of interesting things you never knew that happen everyday.
Keeps the class interesting with first hand pictures and a interesting power point. Well articulate and explains everything detailed for complete comprehension.
Walsh makes everyone interested in the subject. You have to do one big project and you have the whole semester to do it. After taking the class, you find yourself seeing the things that you learn in the class.
He was a great teacher! He was extremely funny and made the class fun to go to; however, if you miss class its hard to make up the notes. His tests are really hard because they have a lot of information. His project helps boost your grade alot if you do well on it!
He is really nice and is really passionate about what he teaches, but i would NEVER suggest this teacher. His tests are REALLY difficult, and i am definitly someone who studied hard for them. you can read the book a hundred times, and his questions still wont make any sense. You have been warned.
hes kind of funny, but I took his 3 hour long class so it was pretty loonnnngggg he is helpful if you ask for it but its so hard and he only has 3 things to do all semester so if anything happens youre screwed, my friend wrote 10 pages of notes and read the book for hours and he got the same grade as me (D) when I just read my notes, and studied
Sounded like an easy test, but it was much more difficult than I expected. He's got a great sense of humor, but his tests are pretty hard.
Interesting class but the assignments are not very clear and his grading is not realistic. I got an A on both tests, and B on the project, and my final grade was B.
The class was fine, he didn't make you come, but swore that if you did you would pass with flying colors. He also made it sound like that everything was easy which it is not. Test were hard and one large project paper was all you were graded on. He was also a hard grader and had some really werid questions on the exam. Not really a good teacher
I so don't get those other comments. Everything on the test was on the lecture. Easy A from just showing up.
This class is so boring you have to go to every class and take notes on everything on his slides. He is nice if you talk to him and kind of helpful. He is very particular about all the assignments and how they have to be done. on the bright side there is never hw except for two projects and tests. Every class is the same and he lectures
Ok seriously professor Walsh is great. I just want to be his best friend.
i love walsh
Dan's lectures are awesome and fun. I looked forward to class every day. I was bummed his class was only once a week! By far the best professor I have had during my three years at saddleback. If you are a bad student and didn't like Dan, thats your fault & you should do some serious soul searching. Come to class & you'll have a great semester
good teacher, tests were somewhat hard, but if you take good notes then you will do just fine. he is funny, but lectures can be somewhat long. recommend this class
Dan was one of the most interesting professors I've had. Very funny and informative.
Prof. Walsh was not my favorite. He teaches as if everyone is supposed to know what he is talking about. Rude towards some of the slower learners in the class.. VERY sarcastic.. Two tests and one bigger project is about all that goes towards your grade.
He's a great professor, I took him for two different geo. classes. If you show up and study you'll pass. His lectures are helpful and his humor is dry but hilarious. I'd definitely recommend his class!
He is a good professor that knows what he is talking about.. but his tests are SO hard (I studied for a while and received a low grade). The average score for the first test is a low C. There are only two tests and a project that you're graded on. I do not recommend this class.
Tests are super hard, i would not recommend this professor. Me and 3 other friends got Ds and we all tried. Do the extra credit and may have a chance to get a C unless your really good with geography.
I did not like this class but the professor was very nice and his lectures were okay. He was fair in his grading and was always helpful. He never took role but if you miss the lectures you will have a hard time as the tests are on his lectures mostly.
I am not sure how you get a bad grade in this class. EVERYTHING on the test is in his lectures. Funny man that Dan.
Cool guy but i don't recomend taking the class. The tests are way harder than they need to be and I didn't find his study guides to be helpful at all for the test.
Professor Walsh is the best Geography teacher, his lectures are very informative, he answers your questions, very helpful and humorous, he takes you on a wild ride all around the world, he gives extra credit, his lectures are very helpful, just make sure you take good notes from the powerpoint. I recommend this class to every explorer
He is a great teacher. His lectures are very interesting and cover everything for the quizzes and exams. He goes off of his lectures and not the book. Not on blackboard but emails all of the lecture outlines. May not drop people but if you do not come to class then say goodbye to good grades on any test. Not a lot of homework and one project.
Dan Walsh is by far the best professor at Saddleback. He makes the class fun and has lots of interesting/funny/cool stories that relate to the material. I've taken his World Regional and Physical Geography class and would recommend both.
If you are reading this and deciding if you want to take Dan's class, enroll right now. This man is the best professor I have had, and has a fantastic vehicle to get him from point A to point B. He has inspired me and my friends to wear Hawaiian shirts together not only as friends, but as geographers. Take Dan, he's the man.
He doesn't use Blackboard or Canvas. You have to do very well on the midterm and the final, as there is not much else graded in the class. He is hilarious and gives good family photo type slide shows for his lectures. You need to take intensive notes because he will test you on something he says in his lectures.
Professor Walsh makes a pretty boring subject so fun and entertaining. His humor is the best and he made me laugh in every lecture. Your entire grade is basically one midterm, one final, one big project. Tests are tough and not much of a study guide, take notes and show up for Geo Jeopardy. Tough grader on the project but he's really fair.
At dinner on days when I had class, my parents were like, "Tell us what you learned in Geography!" They had so much fun hearing about it. This was one of the most fun and interesting classes I've ever taken. As long as you take good notes, know everything on the study guides he provides, and give yourself enough time for the paper, you'll be fine!
Dan walsh makes some of the most boring stuff on earth (literally) exciting and fun to learn about. Great humor in the classroom, easy to talk to, office hours if needed. My best advice is to go to class ( VERY mandatory) take detailed notes and study for midterm and final. Ended with a B, but I worked for it. Final project is graded hard!
Like all other professors, we can make them either our best friends or our worst enemy.
Professor Walsh almost convinced me to switch majors. I actually took another class with him as an elective because I liked him so much. Hes a great guy; super interesting and funny, and just a REALLY good teacher all around. I wish more teachers cared about their subjects the way he does. 10 years later I still remember him. Highly recommend!
such a hard class. only graded on midterm, project, and final. So if you do bad on one then you fail the class. don't recommend
his class is very interesting and you never get bored! though it is NOT an easy "A" for GE!
Probably one of the worst classes Ive taken. Dan was alright, and funny but what made it so difficult is he only really grades by the midterm, final and the final photo project which makes it very very difficult to bounce back if you fail one of them. However, he does offer extra credit. If you dont show up you will not pass this class.
Professor Walsh is awesome. His sarcasm and sense of humor makes his subject interesting. He offers clear grading criteria and his project help you learn a lot (just do 1 picture a week and you will be fine). He does not take attendance but you need to attend to pass and take notes. His exams are from his slides. Over all great experience.
I had so much fun in this class! You can tell that Prof. Walsh really loves what he does. Attendance and note taking is VERY important in succeeding in the class. If you do this, the tests aren't actually too bad. Start early on the photo project and you'll be fine.
Dan was probably one of the best professors I have had. I. There is virtually no homework with the exception of an eight-page term paper due at the end of the semester, but it is really easy work. The only downside is he doesn't use any online so if you miss a lecture, there is no way to get it other than from someone in the class.
Professor Walsh Is such a quirky character! Despite his dad jokes and condensed power points, he made geography really fun. Just show up to class, take notes and do the jeopardy. The Spy journal is fun, the geo web game is addicting and that's all you get graded on. Tests are multiple choice and the answers can be pretty obvious.
Prof. Walsh is such a funny guy and honestly made this class very enjoyable. Attendance not mandatory, but it does help to be there and take notes on his lectures. No homework is assigned. Grade is 1 midterm, 1 final, and a photo project (which I would DEFINITELY recommend you get started on asap because it takes time). Easy A if you try.
There are 3 major grades in the class; midterm, final, and a paper. Attendance is not mandatory but it only helps to show up. His lectures were more humorous and reminiscing than boring. Take good notes and actually study for the tests and you'll be fine.
Grading is determined by a mid-term, final, and project (with a few small assignments sprinkled in). The lectures are very interesting, and clear. Coming to class is also very beneficial to getting a better understanding on the topics. To get an A on the tests you definitely have to study.
He is a fun guy that is full of dad jokes! Attendance technically isn't graded, but the lecture slides aren't on canvas. So if you don't ever show up, you're out of luck. Only 3 big grades: Midterm, Final, and Final Project. 2-3 small assignments, but those aren't a big deal. There are also a few opportunities for extra credit.
Dan is very kind and genuinely loves his work. His lectures are important to pay attention to because they comprise everything on the exams. He does not use Canvas, so if you have any questions you'll have to email him through MySite/Outlook. Highly recommend this class.
Professor Walsh was amazing! His lectures are really engaging and he loves to include personal anecdotes to make things interesting. He sees the inner geographer in everybody! He is SUPER understanding if you ever have problems with the class or need help. Easy A! You definitely need to go to class to do well, but he makes that super easy!
Absolute gem! I took his class for my major, and it is one of the easiest A's I have ever received. He makes very interesting lectures and makes a lot of funny jokes to keep things interesting. All you need to do is participate and study a little to get an A. Highly recommend.
There is not enough space to talk about Dan as a person and educator. He acknowledges that this is the GE level, so he puts a lot of emphasis on trying to educate and connect with students rather than UC grad-student jargon. Dan's lectures are fascinating and honestly binge-worthy, he infuses them with his personal experiences and witty humor!
The class is hard for no reason , he doesn't wanna let you pass with an A. The quizzes are hard and even if you watch the videos it doesn't help. You still gonna get a C or maybe a B. Overall don't take this class. I rather take a math class to be honest with you.
Prof Walsh is an amazing teacher. had the online geog 3 class was fantastic. He kept upbeat interesting lectures, was like being in the classroom live. A fair grader if you do the work. attendance is a must. if live class, take notes. read. listen. you will always walk away earning something from his classes.
Take another professor. He is so specific in grading and doesn't give second chances.
EASY class. Each Week: just watch the lectures (1hr at most) and do the quiz (you can do them twice and see which answers you got wrong).sometimes there are small assignments but they're easy. Trust me, this was a nice easy class. Which I admire because you still learn alot. Proves that you can have an easy class and learn alot. Great lectures!
Makes online class fun and engaging!! He lets you take the weekly open note quizzes twice and all of the answers can be found in the lecture videos! He has so much personal experience in the places he is talking about! I recommend this class to everyone!
Prof Walsh was very straight forward for GEO1 its a lot of lectures but very simple you watch them you will be able to get an A no problem you have two attempts at the quizzes which makes it even easier, be aware you cannot look things up tho he is very specific from lecture to quizzes
This class is a good choice if you're looking for a lab credit course. Prof Walsh has very good online lectures where he shows off his witty humor and amazing life adventures. There isn't much work besides weekly quizzes and a few papers.
Professor Walsh is a fantastic professor. When he speaks about each area on the map, he speaks with enthusiasm and personal knowledge. The guy has been everywhere. I like that he throws in personal experiences from his travels. Plan on a couple of hours of lectures a week. Not boring at all, just a lot.
Dan Walsh is an all around great professor. The guy knows his stuff, and really cares about the subject he teaches. His lectures show him and his first hand experience around the world, making them very engaging and interesting. He makes jokes every class and is pretty witty sometimes. Class is not difficult! Just a few quizzes here and there
Very chill teacher and class.There are not a lot of assignments and the coursework is pretty easy and interesting. Mr. Walsh is very enthusiastic about the course and wants his students to succeed.
Professor Walsh loves his subject and that made all the difference. He was enthusiastic, witty, and showed pictures of himself someplace cool in every powerpoint no matter where on Earth we were studying that day! I genuinely enjoyed learning in his class. The quizzes aren't too bad! Take notes, study well, and you'll pass fine.
If you're looking for the best professor for a Physical Geography class. Dan Walsh is the best pick for this area. His lectures are really understandable, the guy clearly loves this subject, and I actually enjoyed this class because of how interesting he made it. He's not too hard on you either in all areas of a syllabus! HIGHLY RECOMMEND A+
He is very funny and his lecture videos are amazing. He is rather helpful and does offer half credit for late assignments. Participation matters in this class if you want an 'A'.
Prof Walsh's GEO1 class is engaging and interesting. His lectures are entertaining, and he clearly loves the subject. With some diligent studying and use of resources like Unstuckstudy ai, getting a solid grade is very doable.
He is terrible, doesn't respond to emails just reads them. Doesn't have any extra credit and when asked only does it for the spring class. I tried to reach out several times only responded once i would advise not to take this also says at the beginning of class, most A students will fail he also explains subjects in his own made up way.
Simple class with clear instructions. Walsh gives good lectures that are to help prepare for the weekly tests. There is an assignment that you have to travel for but he gives you plenty of time to plan and prepare. Overall nice guy and good class.
Professor Walsh is an amazing professor and someone I absolutely recommend. His lecture videos are extremely engaging, and the class is very easy to get a good grade in. Three of my other friends had him and we always talk about how funny and overall amazing he is. Couldn't recommend enough!
Took Walsh for GEO1, he is amazing! He is a great professor, gives good lectures and helped me a lot with my assignments. He is also hilarious as well.
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