His World Civ class has 3 tests total, and that's your whole grade. He doesn't take attendance, but the material on the tests is mostly from the lectures he gives. If you study well for the tests, you will do fine. He also has a small extra credit presentation opportunity...

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Dan is a great teacher. You gotta show up to class because he doesn't make you buy one, everything is from powerpoint. Tests are hard, but not impossible. He encourages disputing questions, as he knows there are lots of different opinions out there. I highly suggest him.

I'm not a history buff by any stretch of the imagination, but Mr Weis kept the classes attention with his enthusiasm about the subject (and his sarcasm). I would recommend him to anyone!

Great teacher, easy class, no textbook...but you should definitely take notes!

Best class I've taken so far. Plus he's really hot too.

Definitely one of the best professors. He is funny and keeps you interested in lectures. IF he has you buy a book, he'll make sure you need to use it for the test or quizzes so your money isn't wasted. Totally hot, too! :)

The funnest history class I've taken. Weis definitively knows how to make history interesting. He uses interesting facts about the ancient world that makes you go wow. Like there are more people alive today than all the people who have died in known history. His tests are super easy, I barely studied and got A's. BUT I pay attention in class.

Best college class ever, alot of fun. He's really hot and passionate about teaching. If you show interest and ask for it he is willing to help. He came in on his own time to hold a test review to make sure we all did well in the class. I was amazed how much I learned in such a short time. Take this class!!

Really interesting class, he's helpful and extremely hot too.

Awesome class...cool guy, really helpful and knowledgeable

Class is not mandatory but will definitely help when it comes to quizes and tests

Fantastic teacher, fun, energetic, makes history almost enjoyable.

The class is pretty hard, but he makes it fun and interesting. He's energetic and funny. I would recommend him even though the class is hard. Attendance isn't mandatory, but I actually didn't mind coming to class.

Attendance is not mandatory. If you come to class and listen and attend his review sessions before quizes and tests without taking notes I say you can get a low B. He makes class fun and history interesting and rememberable. He is also really nice to look at!!! Hott!!

Outstanding teacher, interesting, fun, great class. Quizzes are not easy but I actually learned something in this class. The only history class I've ever liked going to. I agree with the others, he's sexy-hot and has a great smile.

Smart, funny (in a self-deprecating way), and so cute it's distracting. Geez. Class is not mandatory, but it's actually fun (and I do NOT say this about many of my classes). If you're in class and paying attention, you'll do well. Otherwise, don't bother with the quizzes --you won't have a chance. He also lets you argue for your wrong answers.

Wow! Great Class!

No attendance, interesting lectures, scaled tests = Awesome class! Really helpful, cool guy.

I was throughly impressed. He's really enthusiastic, lectures are great. He lets you submit test questions. How cool is that!

I feel like this was recess compared to most of my other college classes! There were NO TESTS :) Just weekly quizzes based off the lecture--that being said, attendance isn't mandatory but you need to know the lecture material. He also drops a couple of quizzes and if you get an answer wrong but can prove it's correct, he'll give you extra points!

Absolutely fantastic teacher. Very interesting, very knowledgeable, and very funny. His tests are very unique and have a combination of multiple choice, matching, and short answer. There are also a lot more tests than a normal class, so if you do poorly on one you've still got plenty of chances to improve.

Awesome!!! I learned a lot and he was so helpful and energetic, very cute too. The class was hard but he lectured on geeky trivia that was easy to remember and made studying fun. It was one of the best classes I've ever had!

Mr. Weis is Awesome. He is very passionate about History and it shows during his lectures. On gray area issues, he throws out the facts and lets you make your own conclusion. His tests are difficult, but he will curve a little bit to help.

Awesome!! Great teacher, great class.

Awesome! Lots of information, but learned a lot. Funny and smart.

He is very nice and funny. His lectures are very interesting, and you learn a lot. He is helpful. It is not a hard class, but his quizzes are over readings, and if you want a good grade in this class, read the assigned chapters.

Cool teacher, great class. It is really interesting, but really hard. No homework and no extra credit. He is very helpful and friendly. Kinda cute too.

Bicep Dan is an excellent and passionate instructor. He has a Summer Study Abroad around Europe that I highly recommend. You not only learn the history of the places you visit, but he also urges you to get out and talk to locals to understand the culture and language. Most importantly he shows you how to use map/compass and public transportation.

Dan lectures in such an interesting, humorous, down-to-earth way, you'll feel as if you're listening over coffee or beers. He's a total history nerd, and you'll be one, too, by the end of semester! He wants students to gain a broad perspective, and his tests cover videos, book, and lectures. Clear expectations; no homework. And bonus - he's hot!

My favorite professor ever. Awesome class, very passionate, hard tests but clear expectations. Take this class.

It is a very demanding class. If you are looking for a class to take for credit to receive and easy grade look elsewhere. You must read 30-40 pages in the book for the quiz portion (quiz every week). You need book to pass . Tests and quizzes he puts tricky questions on there and throws a lot of "Which one didn't we talk about" & "choose 2"

Very good Professor

Be ready to read a lot weekly. Tough class, but good guy.

Dan Weis is probably the best professor I have ever had. It's a MUST you go to class though. He is crazy smart and a total babe! I would find my self losing focus and just day dreaming about him. He isn't an easy professor so if thats what your looking for keep looking. The day class is over and no more Muscle Dan will be the saddest ever

This class is definitely the hardest class I have taken at UNO so far. His lectures are are long and sometimes it is hard to pay attention to them but they are interesting. Nothing but quizzes and tests. Reading every week for quizzes. His tests are the hardest tests I have taken at UNO. No guides for the class and you must take notes.

This professor only has tests and quizzes. Reading the book will only help on quizzes and tests are mainly from lecture. If you're looking for a decent grade don't take his class. His tests are the hardest I've ever taken and I've been to 3 colleges.

Dan's a great teacher who has high expectations for his students but also respects his students as adults so it's easier to want to meet those expectations. Uses the textbook and lectures on tests, and Crash Course videos on quizzes. Really flexible and tries to help you pass. Definitely recommend.

Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Made me more interested in history and he often mentioned geeky things that happened. One of my favorite classes in college so far.

The lectures were awesome. He talked to us; he didn't lecture. Everything was well organized and he does a lot to develop critical reasoning skills. Loved all the "geeky stuff". Great teacher and is very passionate about history. I found myself interested in history for the first time ever! I wish more college instructors were like this.

He makes history very interesting and tries to focus on the cool "geeky trivia" things. Tests are pretty hard but nothing is cumulative. You also have to read about a chapter a week for the quizzes. This class is a lot of work but I definitely enjoyed it.

It was kind of hard to focus during class because i found him extremely attractive. However, he is hilarious and his lectures are filled with geeky facts that make the subjects more interesting. His tests are based solely on lectures and quizzes are based only on the reading. I loved him. He's really good about answering questions, too.

Great Teacher!

Lots of work. Great lectures and he makes you think for yourself instead of telling you what think. He is very helpful unless you don't try. Take this class if you want to learn but don't mind working for your grade. Best class so far.

+ Interesting, funny, passionate - hard, intense

He is a energetic teacher that is passionate about history. We had one quiz a week, no homework or tests and no final. The quiz is based on that weeks lecture, a reading (usually around 30 pages), and a Crash course video. Questions of the quiz are sometimes confusing (mostly "which one of these is false" questions). Open to helping you!

It's a tough class, but as long as you keep up on the reading, the videos, and the lecture you should be fine. Once you get past the first few weeks, you should have an idea of what's going on. The class is just quizzes (no tests, no papers) over 2 lectures, a book chapter, and usually some Crash Course videos every week.

Dan is a really cool dude. He does get a bit long winded with his lectures, but he can be funny sometimes. You need the book because you will read entire chapters for the quizzes. There is one per week and it will have a combo of book, lecture, and Crash Course related questions. Overall if you put in the work you'll do fine. Good luck!!

Good teacher. Lectures can be a little dry, but he will throw a joke in when he realizes he is losing students attention. Nice beard. Good content. Tries to give different perspectives. Nice beard. Overall cool dude. Really nice beard.

Awesome! Love this class. He's super passionate and cares about you and how you are doing. He warned us at the beginning of the semester that you'll need to show up and pay attention to pass, but lots of people skipped anyway. Boring book and hard quizzes, but great lectures and really hot! Learned a lot but had to study.

Based off of all of these comments I was planning on dropping, however after getting a couple of weeks in, I really started to enjoy the class. He is very knowledgeable and makes the lectures enjoyable and throws humor in every so often. If you put in the work, this class will be an easier one in your semester, but also fun at the same time.

Dan is one of the coolest professors I've had at UNO. His lectures are really interesting and it's really important you go to class. The quizzes are difficult, so you need to put in the work for a good grade. He let's you record his lectures PLEASE take advantage of that. It's so helpful and saves you from speed writing notes. Overall, great class.

Dan is one of the best professors I have had at UNO. His class was not an "easy A" class but his expectations were clear from the first day. If you take notes over the lectures and do the reading and videos you will do fine on the weekly quizzes. He lectures quickly but he also gives a lot of opportunities to ask questions and clarify information.

Overall, it is an easy class but super heavy on reading. Easy to maintain an A if you try at it. This class needs about 3 hours of online work per week, so really not bad.

Absolute legend of a professor. Very funny and makes people actually like history. He expresses that he teaches because he likes to do it not for anything else. Very passionate about his work and Getz you passionate about history. Sometimes he reads these in class so if you are hello and thank you.

Absolutely my favorite this semester. Funny, affable, and willing to help as long as you put effort in. He loves to teach and it shows. Fast lectures, but tries to slow down. Weekly quizzes/online modules. Class quizzes are pretty easy but the modules were more difficult & time consuming. Type your notes if you can do so.

Dan is a great guy and professor. Super kind, and he's a (self-proclaimed) massive nerd for history, so you can tell he likes what he's teaching. Makes his lectures engaging. He also makes a point to mention when he's simplifying something or choosing to only focus on one side of things, which I appreciated. Take his classes!

Super cool guy, I don't get the bad ratings tbh. Weekly readings with attached quizzes online, but they weren't a big deal and probably took me an hour each week. His lectures are chill, and he only quizzes over what he lectures. Pay attention, take notes, and re-read them the day of the quiz and you'll be fine. Go to class!!

This class was pretty easy. You have 5 weekly readings and then a quiz after each one. Some of the readings are fairly long, but they are interesting, so you stay engaged. Some of the quizzes aren't directly off of the readings so you have to infer some of the information.

Not sure about all the bad ratings. The professor was an awesome guy who was reasonable. Attendance isn't mandatory, but weekly quizzes on Friday so being there is needed. If you miss class, he records lectures and will send them to you.