3.9

David Bush

Geology - University of West Georgia

3.9
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
73%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

73%

Would Retake

95

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Great professor, so passionate

GEOL2503 - 5.0 rating

Excellent professor, very fair,funny, helpful and wants everyone to be able to do well

OCEONOGRAPHY - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

9%

Textbook Required

35%

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A: 23
A+: 20
B: 5
Not sure yet: 2
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Reviews (95)
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2.0
GEOLOGY
Apr 16, 2004

No Comments

2.0
5.0
GEOL1101
Apr 26, 2004

very boring but an easy grade if you study online quizes

5.0
1.0
GEOL
May 16, 2004

sooooo easy but DO NOT TAKE MORNINGS!

5.0
1.0
OCEANOGRAPHY
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2004

Very knowledgable, good professor, easy class.

2.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Nov 22, 2004

Tons of extra credit available if you show up to class, easiest A in a "science" class. I'm so happy, but I sleep through class until I hear "extra credit" then I write it down, and go back to sleep. No one should get below a B, you can't help but pass.

5.0
2.0
OCEANOGRAPHY
Nov 25, 2004

Great class. He gives you extra credit if you do it. You have a good shot at getting an A if you do the web ct quizes and study for the tests. I would recommend this class.

4.0
2.0
GEOL2503
Dec 8, 2004

this dude and his class are both super boring, buuut all his slides he teaches off of are sold at the book store which means you never have to go to class (but sometime he gives extra credit if you do)- usually online quizes and such, but over all it's pretty easy

5.0
2.0
OCEONOGRAPHY
Dec 14, 2004

Excellent professor, very fair,funny, helpful and wants everyone to be able to do well. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
GEOG2503
Apr 14, 2005

I just love Dr. Bush. He is always willing to help. But take my advice - Don't have your cell phone on in class and don't talk while he is talking! Take his class. With any effort you will make an A.

5.0
1.0
OCEANOGRAPHY
Apr 20, 2006

easiest class you will take. dont go to class. he posts his old tests on webct. study those and you will do fine. i have an A and only go to class on test days. MUST TAKE

5.0
2.0
GEOL2503
Apr 21, 2006

Easy to understand. Old exams are on webCT. On days when there were few of us in class, extra credit was given.He does not tolerate cell phones and talking. Turn phones off and shut your mouth. Easy class with extra credit given throughout the semester. Highly recommend.

5.0
3.0
GEOL2503
May 12, 2006

A great professor. He encourages everyone to do well . Do not talk in class! Turn off your cell! If you do these two things and pay attention you will get an A.

5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Dec 7, 2006

Awesome teacher and do not leave the middle of his class and he hates when cellphones go off!

4.0
2.0
GEOL2503
Dec 15, 2006

Oceanography was the easiest class ever. He decided to make our entire semester webct (meaning class was still held and he would lecture, but all of the notes and tests were online and we could take the tests as many times as we wanted) i went to class for the 1st 2 weeks and i never went back.. easy easy easy.

5.0
2.0
GEOL1203
Apr 19, 2007

This professor was great, he gave ample extra credit opps and if you get anything below a B, consider giving up on college! lol He was awesome, all tests are online and from the booklet of powerpoints

4.0
3.0
GEOL2503
Jul 6, 2007

His lectures are long, but book isn't required only a study guide is required.

5.0
1.0
GEO2503
Jul 20, 2007

His class was soo easy, YOu didn't have to go but he gave extra points when he felt like it if you did show up. Lectures were given but all graded work was done on Webct with only the deadline of having it done by the last day of class. Text book not needed up the study guide, power point notes

2.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Dec 28, 2007

very boring class, but easy A. didn't have to show up often, but when you did he gave extra credit points sometimes. has the tendency to walk out on students when they're too talkative. all exams including the final is online and if you are unsatisfied with your grade on one, email him and he'll reset it for you so you can retake it. i got an A

4.0
2.0
GEOL2503
Dec 8, 2008

This class is easy if you put forth an effort. Everything is online. sometimes the quizzes were hard, but most of them weren't. The final is online. Easy final if you use the quizzes you took. Awesome teacher!!! Extra credit if you come to class, but you don't have too!!! I made an A

5.0
1.0
GEOL1101
Dec 12, 2008

Awesome Class. As long as you show up and pay some attention you will make an A. It's impossible to fail this class with all the extra credit he gives. You even get to redo your test with an open book to get 50% credit back! Such an easy A!

5.0
4.0
GEOL2503
Apr 26, 2009

changed everything, so now it's 3 tests, 2 worth 30% and a final worth 40%. Willing to give extra points ifthere is a problem with a questions. Gives second chances, but the tests get harder as the semester goes on.

2.0
4.0
GEOL2503
May 13, 2009

Professor David Bush seems to talk a lot. his class was so boring to me and i did not study. he gives quizzes online, but he expects one to come to class on time, and not leave class early. if you study im sure you will make a good grade. i wish he would tell us the answers to the tests before but im sure he just wants us to study instead of ju

4.0
2.0
GEOL2503
May 18, 2009

gives extra credit if you go class. all tests were online but were hard and timed so that made it harder, but helpful and give second chances.

2.0
3.0
OCEAN1
Aug 10, 2009

You have to buy the notes from the book store because that's you're only source, read them and do the study guides. Remember to take the test online or you will be caught in a bundle. If everyone doesn't do well he'll give everyone and 2nd chance just remember to take the test again. Start studying in advance!

4.0
2.0
GEOL2503
Nov 4, 2009

Oceanography was a pretty easy class. Do the study guides and go to class. Its impossible not to get an A if you put a little effort in.

4.0
2.0
GEOL2503
May 11, 2010

If you need the elective credit take Dr. Bush. Attendance is not mandatory, but he gives extra credit on random days to those who are in class. Three tests & one final all of which are on WebCT. Questions come straight from his powerpoint slides so there is no real reason to buy the book. He drops the lowest test grade.

5.0
3.0
GEOL4003
Dec 13, 2010

I took him for geomorph. I don't care what any one says, he's not that boring. You should actually go talk to him sometime. Make sure you know what's due bc it's never too clear. He uses powerpoints, if you want to do well you will study the powerpoints!

5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Apr 27, 2011

Read power points. Good interesting professor! Great if you are interested in Oceanography! Really great during the summer! Tests are online quizzes and you can do them whenever you want. Good, easy, non-science major class!

2.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Jul 7, 2011

3 Words... DO NOT TAKE. Unless you want a big waste of time taking up your schedule. The notes that you have to buy are his powerpoints, slide for slide. The book is rarely used... The tests are well.. that's a whole different story. If you don't absolutely LOVE Oceanography... DO NOT TAKE!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Jul 31, 2011

Maymester class, all quizzes and test online, including midterm and final. Don't buy the book, its just power points that you can print if you ask. VERY EASY a with or without prior knowledge of geology. Attendance not mandatory at all.

2.0
4.0
GEOL1101
Dec 4, 2011

Took his oceanography class, and it was AWFUL. He wasn't helpful, didn't speak clearly, doesn't use a text book, and most importantly DOESN'T TEACH! He puts the information in front of you and expects you to grasp it. Tests and quizzes have information that isn't in his notes. DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE.

3.0
2.0
OCEAN101
Dec 7, 2011

Easy if ur the independent learning student, quizes seem easy but some things arnt in your notes. WILL NOT ROUND if you need that .2 points for your grade. If u take this class take it with a friend, it comes in handy

4.0
2.0
GEOL2503
Dec 24, 2011

Very easy class. All quizzes and the final are online and answers are in the course pack. Do not buy the textbook. Attendance is not mandatory. I attended 6 times all semester and still got a high B in the class.

5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Apr 23, 2013

EASIEST COURSE EVER! You have to take quizes but you get two chances to take them and after the first time it gives you the correct answer. Just do the review and the final comes straight from that. Don't buy the textbook! It's like $165 and you won't need it! EASIEST A EVER!

1.0
5.0
GEOL2503
Nov 23, 2013

Took his intro to oceanography class online and can only say one thing...DO NOT TAKE!!!!! He only gives one try on the quizzes and half the stuff is not in his notes. The majority of his notes are absolutely useless and a waste of time. If your looking for an easy A then do not bother with this class.

5.0
1.0
GEO2205
Grade: B
Apr 5, 2014

I took this class online & it was great. He used the McGraw online for all assignments (HW & Exams) . The HW was unlimited 'check your work' which made it easy to get an 'A' on the homework and the exam was timed (100 mins.) but you were still able to use any "resources" if you needed help finding an answer. Overall, easy A/B for a non-lab sci.

2.0
4.0
GEOL2503
Apr 27, 2014

This class is fully online. I only took the class because my adviser said it would be an easy A. THAT IS A LIE!! I do not recommend taking this class unless its required under your major.Its to time consuming and you have to take 4 timed tests plus the book was expensive.The tests are hard plus its a bunch of homework.Only take if required!!

2.0
3.0
GEOL2503
Apr 28, 2014

This class isn't easy. You have to put a lot of time and studying into it. As long as you're willing to teach yourself the material and do the work you'll do fine. The class was taught through Magraw-Hill online connect so you will need the book and access code.

3.0
4.0
2503
Grade: B
Nov 3, 2014

My advisor told me that this class was supposed to be an easy A. Well it wasn't because some of the material from the test wasn't on the notes! I will said this when we omplained about the time limit of the test Dr. Bush did change it and even allowed us to retake our quizes. So he does listens to the class but I wouldn't recommend this class.

3.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A+
Oct 10, 2015

The class is rough and the tests are near impossible, but tbh, every semester people complain about failing and he opens up tests to be taken as many times as you want and he basically lets everyone get an A.

5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2015

Gives you many opportunities to make the best grade you possibly can! In the online course, you're allowed to take every quiz twice, and he takes the highest score. Even offers extra credit points at the beginning of the course (by taking the syllabus and pre-test quizzes) to get you started off on the right track. Great professor, so passionate!

5.0
2.0
GEOG2503
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2016

Dr. Bush knows what he's talking about. You will have 24 quizzes and a final exam. Everything is open at the beginning of the semester so you can knock it all out at your own pace. Some of his powerpoint notes do not add up with the questions, but after some searching you'll find the answers. He gives TONS of extra credit so be on the look out!

5.0
1.0
GEO2503
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2016

24 quizzes. 1 final. LOTS of extra credit. (quizzlet is your bff for this class) Easy A and Dr. Bush wants you to have that A! You get 2 takes at every quiz. Class is completely online, but he will still met with you if you're having any trouble! Helpful and fun professor! Oceanography is an easy alternative to any non-lab science!

3.0
4.0
GEO2503
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class is easy but very time-consuming. If you have a ton of free time on your hands then this is the class for you. I would not take it again because there are so many quizzes to take. You have to read through all the powerpoints and notes thoroughly.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
GEOL2503
Grade: B-
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class is COMPLETELY self paced! (a nightmare for procrastinators) I took it through BanWeb completely online. The final is posted the day the class opens online class opens, so you could easily finish the class in 2 weeks. It has 24 quizzes and that is ALL. You get 2 chances at each quiz. THE QUIZZES DO NOT CORRELATE WITH THE POWER POINTS.

Tough Grader
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst online class I've ever taken. It is completely self paced, so you are in charge of due dates. I stressed about this class everyday. There are 24 "topics" PowerPoints, each with a quiz that is timed, please study and read through before taking the quizzes. Plus 1 final, which was over everything! Some power points were 90+ slides long FYI...

4.0
4.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Bush is very helpful if you email him with questions. The power points are long and very full of information. The course is self-paced, but BEWARE of getting behind. It would be hard to catch up. If you put in the effort, the class is very doable. The final was a bit tough. Do ALL the extra credit. The points are very helpful in the end!

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
GEOL2503
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Questions do not always line up with power points and you have to go searching for it (mind you, you are on a timer). Tons of info, so it often gets discouraging when you go through it all and the quiz has extra questions not in that ton of info you spent time reading. Extra credit but its often random, useless information. I got most of them wrong

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
GEO2503
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2017
Would take again

Online course. Keep a steady pace with the assignments and you'll do fine. Class is at your own pace.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEOL1121
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2017
Would take again

He is a very easy and straightforward professor. You are working with two data based systems in this course, CourseDen and Pearson Mastering Geology. CourseDen is where the quizzes for extra credit are, and the Pearson Mastering Geology site is where your assignments, quizzes and exams are. They are so easy. I would totally take him Online.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
GEOL1101
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Bush is by far one of my favorite professors at the university! He is clear about what is expected and communicates effectively. He does his best to make his classes as stress-free as possible and will work with you if needed. I've taken oceanography and geology with him, and both classes were a breeze.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
3.0
5.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Mr. Bush was a very nice Professor to his students. I took his online class, and he was very helpful to me if anything went wrong. However, the class itself was terrible. The quizzes are very hard, so you must study the powerpoints he provides. Also, the final had so many questions, and the difficulty was the same as the quizzes.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
Tests are tough
5.0
2.0
GEO2503
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2018
Would take again

What I absolutely loved about this class, and wished all online classes where this way is that he gave all of his assignments (quiz) at the beginning of the semester. That means that you can go at your own pace. As long as it is done by the end of semester. As a mother, it is so important! Each quiz is over the PP so read/take good notes to pass.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEO2503
Grade: A
May 9, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor. Online class allowed us to take all the quizzes on the first day, so we could do the class at our own pace. No discussions, just quizzes and one final. He also offers extra credit, which is great! Highly recommend.

Respected
2.0
3.0
GEO2503
Grade: B
May 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Everything was available on the first day, which was nice. It's all quizzes and then the final. He does offer extra credit, which is nice. Most of what is on the quiz is not in the notes. I would look through everything and then take the quiz and I had to google pretty much everything. So if you don't mind teaching yourself everything then take him

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
OCEAN101
Grade: A+
May 19, 2018
Would take again

Easy A. He posts everything online the first day of class except the Final and extra credit. If you just follow the power-points , you'll be good. Hes not the best at emailing you back though. I took his class in Spring 2018 and I made an A. I am going to take him again in Fall 2018 for a different class.

EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
GEOL2503
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This course may work for some people - but not for me. I did fine in other online classes, but this man is not a teacher. He posts all power points and quizzes (24 total) the first day of class. You teach yourself, and the computer grades it. The final was brutal- there is no way to study for it. You have to look up every single answer(it is timed)

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
1.0
GEO2503
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

Easy class. Posts everything the first day and you complete it on your own time. 24 quizzes and a final. Gives a lot of easy extra credit so make sure to check for that. I received about 34 points just in extra credit (a quiz is usually worth around 10-20).

TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
GEO2503
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Easy A, best online class I've taken yet. Everything is there for you, you just have to utilize it and you'll make an A.

EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
1.0
GEO2503
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2019
Would take again

24 quizzes and a final is what the class consists of. Everything is posted on the first day. There are also many extra credit opportunities. Overall, the teacher isn't really involved in the class; you basically just read the PowerPoints. It's an easy A if you use the materials you are given.

EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
2.0
GEOG2503
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I had very little interaction with Dr. Bush. Just do the quizzes and take the final online. when a class is 100% online it's very difficult to fail, but the material was by no means easy.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GEOL2503
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

Very long PowerPoints. Quizzes can be tough, but there are 27 extra credit points you can earn. Easy A. Final is very long. Great professor.

1.0
3.0
OCEAN1
Grade: A+
May 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is NOT A CLASS FOR PROCRASTINATORS! Everything is given on day one and you basically teach yourself. He has very little interaction with the class itself. It is good to read the notes and the powerpoints, but even then some questions either do not make sense, do not line up at all/are typo'ed, or plain out were not even mentioned.

Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
3.0
GEOL2503
Grade: D+
May 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The professor was not involved at all! The power points and notes do not match the quizzes or tests. If you aren't doing well in the class, take the extra credit. Doing so will help you at least make a C.

EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
GEO2503
Jun 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I'm on my 80th credit hour rn and Bush is still the worst, most uninvolved, careless professor I have ever had. He clearly just teaches for his paycheck, and that's it.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
OCEAN1
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

don't take this unless you're comfortable with teaching yourself, you work at your own pace. I enjoy that part, I'm about done with the class and I'm not even halfway through the semester. His quizzes are relatively hard, and the content is someone difficult to read (it's presented as slides and a separate webpage of notes).

5.0
2.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A
May 9, 2020
Would take again

Easiest A I have ever had. Don't procrastinate and you will do fine.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
1.0
OCEAN1
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2020
Would take again

His class is not for procrastinators. He gave us all the power-points and quizzes at the same time and you do it at your own pace. You are given a lot of extra credit assignments which will help in the long run. I highly suggest you take notes because if you dont the test will be harder. Discuss forms are options I would take him again.

5.0
2.0
GEO2503
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2020
Would take again

This class consists of 24 powerpoints with 24 quizzes to go along with them and a final exam. I loved this class because I could do it at my own pace, and I finished it about 2 months before the end of the semester which allowed me to just focuses on the rest of my classes.

5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

Very simple online course for Oceanography. Take it at your own pace and that's it.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

While there are a lot of tests, they are fairly easy, given that you have read the slides provided. He also provided many opportunities for extra credit

Participation matters
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
OCEANOGRAPHY
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

Oceanography is a self paced class. He posts 24 slide shows and 24 quizzes. The final exam was 100 questions and we had 3 hours and 20 minutes to complete it. Dont procrastinate in this class, he gives a lot of extra credit and sends pace reminders throughout the semester.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
GEO2503
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

Posted all chapter quizzes and information online at begging of semester to work on at your own pace. There is one final due date on the last day of class for all quizzes and final. I don't recommend this but I did all 24 chapter quizzes and the Final in the last week of class and still made an A. No other assignments and no meetings online. Easy A

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
GEOG2503
Grade: B
Apr 7, 2021
Would take again

Love this professor. Everything is online and the powerpoints help a lot. If you do the assignments weekly or bi-weekly you will definitely get an A. I only got a B because I forgot about the class half the semester. He doesn't do reminders but it's totally doable and an easy and interesting class.

2.0
3.0
GEOL2503
Grade: B+
May 5, 2021
Would take again

When I went to start the class there were 24 sections of notes, usually with 60+ slides, and 24 quizzes with a final exam. If you're looking for student-teacher communication, don't take his class. He only made two announcements for the halfway point and end of the class. It's an easy A if you ctrl+f everything, but it won't be fun.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
GEO2503
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2021
Would take again

Easiest class ever taken. Everything was available online and all the assignments were due by the end of the semester. As long as you stay on top of your assignments you should pass the class. Ample amount of opportunities at extra credit so there's no reason to fail.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

His class is very easy as long as you can keep on task. All the quizzes and tests are open from day one and it just takes an effort to finish the class. Just dont procrastinate and its a simple class.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEO2503
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

This whole class is just quizzes based on notes. Fairly simple. Just get the quizzes and final exam done by the due date and you will be all good. I actually learned some pretty interesting things along the way.

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
GEO2503
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2022
Would take again

Online oceanography class. The class was very straight forward. I took this over summer semester and all the class material was presented on day one, and it is on you to manage your time and course material. Overall pretty easy and low stress for me at least

Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
GEOG2503
Nov 17, 2022
Would take again

I loved the layout for this class. Everything is open at the beginning of the semester and due at the end at once. If you don't like doing everything on your own and teaching yourself I would not recommend. However, I liked having one class like this that I was not having to worry about due dates when I have other classes that do every week. Easy!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

During my online course, Professor Bush provided all of the necessary notes in a series of PowerPoint slides. Textbook was not required, and I loved this. The tests were a tad difficult but everything was in the PowerPoints. Lots of extra credit opportunities. If you need to take this course I recommend him.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
2.0
2.0
OCEANOGRAPHY
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2023

Teacher was completely lazy and did not take his job seriously! He only interacted with the class a hand full of times! He only gave quizzes(24) would not take him again.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
GEO2503
Grade: A+
May 14, 2023
Would take again

Mr. Bush's class is very laid back. Took this class online and the class was truly online and at your own pace. There were 24 or 25 chapters to read and take quizzes with multiple attempts available and 1 final with 100 questions. I really enjoyed working at my own pace. Take this class if you don't want to be stressed out.

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5.0
1.0
GEO2503
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

Easiest professor I have had. Took this online and it was 100% self paced and you could finish it all in one day if you really took the time to.

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Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Professor Bush was great. There were 24 quizzes, a 100 question final, and multiple extra credit opportunities. You are provided with everything you need to get a good grade. You also get two attempts of every quiz. It is almost impossible to fail! I really enjoyed his class.

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Hilarious
5.0
1.0
GEOL1121
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Class was self paced. Very enjoyable. Easy to understand. Bush offers lots and lots of extra credit.

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Caring
5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2024
Would take again

Don't hesitate to take this class! It's very clear cut -- 24 quizzes and a 100 question final exam. There are 7 (very easy) bonus quiz opportunities. I would definitely take him again if I could!

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Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
GEO2503
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Bush is very clear-cut on grading and the assignments given out. He gives out a lot, I mean a lot of extra credit, so please do every single one. (The extra credit is not hard at all. Please do it; it will help you). 95% of the class is just quizzes; he allows you to retake it once. Very EASY!!

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Inspirational
5.0
1.0
OCEANOGRAPHY
Grade: A+
Aug 13, 2024
Would take again

Bush's Oceanography class is very easy. Your grade is based on something like 26 quizzes and a final exam. The quizzes and final both follow the provided PowerPoint slides, so if you read them it should be fairly easy to get an A.

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4.0
2.0
GEO2503
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

I don't have anything negative but it's a very on your own class. He puts everything in at once and pretty much disappears after that. If you feel like you need constant help or guidance this definitely isn't the class for you.

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Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A+
May 2, 2025
Would take again

A pretty straightforward professor. He does check in and make sure that you are pacing yourself! I have nothing bad to say about him.

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5.0
1.0
2503
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2025
Would take again

100% self-paced. I finished the whole class, quizzes, and final in TWO weeks! Bush is a dream professor! Super chill and quick to reply. PowerPoints cover everything you need. Anyone complaining must love being micromanaged—couldn't be me! I love being left ALONE to get my work done. Easy A if you just do the work.

Test heavy
5.0
1.0
GEOG2503
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2025
Would take again

Bush responds to emails quickly and is always available for questions. There are a lot of quizzes, but the PowerPoints and notes make them manageable. The 100-question final is TOUGH! Not gonna lie, it was a LOT! But keeping your notes helps. No micromanaging and he lets you work at your own pace. I finished the whole class in just over a month.

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Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2025
Would take again

Whole class is just quizzes. Provides slideshows with the literal answers in them. You can literally finish this course in a day if you want to. Don't even have to ask for extra credit because it's already available first day. My G.O.A.T :) and also, the quizzes have multiple attempts

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Test heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
GEOL2503
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Easy class, I wouldn't take it if you're a procrastinator. He has everything due at the end of the semester, and you have to pace yourself, but if you can handle that you'll do great.

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9%

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