Very organised, good sense of humour, Lots of field experience and has a lot of slides.

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this is an easy class! only thing is lecture is a must-attend as everything on midterm/final is directly from what he SAYS in lecture because he doesn't write anything. Midterm average was 32/40! def. a gpa booster.

I don't know what the others are saying, this class is extremely boring!! Unless you like science stuff, take this course, but if you just taking this to fulfill your B-sci course then be prepared for monotone teaching, spending ages on slides that have basically nothing on it, and I should mention he has lots of slides! Also we don't use text book

This class is really easy. All you have to do is memerize the notes until your head hurts and you'll get an A or B. I'm not smart and I'm getting an A. Another thing is that he doesn't use the text.

this course was very easy AND interesting. He discussed alot of social issues associated with evolution. must attend lecture and must take notes on what he says. dont buy the text - not worth it.

Passionate about his job, Prof Sandgathe made anthropology my favorite class bar none! A down-to-earth prof with a great attitude who makes ancient man fun...take his class and find out for yourself! You will NOT be disappointed.

Dennis is a great professor. He knows his stuff and is easy to understand. He lives and breaths this stuff and is very enthusiastic when he teaches. No falling asleep in this class. Final exam was a bit of a miss as to what we thought would be emphasized but all in all there was nothing on there that was a surprise. Fair and good humoured

Amazing slides, tons of info. Very knowledgeable. He studies Neanderthals in the summer. cute too.

Dennis is great ! very knowledgeable, lots to learn jus for fun ! textbook is not really needed, bases MT's / final on ppts; he makes funny jokes too

Textbook is not needed at all. Just attend lecture and understand the PPTs. However, the boring lectures will reduce one beyond tears.

Attend class! His notes are helpful, but to fully understand them you need to hear what he says in class and write it down.

HE IS ADORABLE!! such a muffin :)super nice, and very knowledgeable about his stuff. def take this class, you will not be disappointed!

Course content really interesting; a LOT to learn though! Not just memorization, but also application and problem solving. Not necessarily a GPA booster, there weren't a remarkable # of As. Fair grade breakdown. Online lectures mind-numbingly boring. A fair way to get your B-Sci credit, but don't think you won't work for it.

His lectures are crystal clear and conveys the message very effectively. His note well organized and one could do well by just looking at his notes. His exams are fair sometimes a bit on the harder side. This course that all majors have something they could relate to. Overall great prof and interesting course.

This prof is awesome!!! I had an 80% average before the final paper and exam (50% of the course - I took the dist Ed). But, I couldn't hand in the paper or study for the final cause I found out my grandfather has cancer. I figured that I would fail for not handing in my paper, but I got a C-!! He is supportive of students going through rough times

I took this class through distance ed to get my science credit...Prior to taking this class I heard that Archeology 131 had too much information. As a result I studied well, and did pretty well in my overall grade. If you put effort into it, and study well you should be able to do great.

Dennis is a fantastic prof! He presents information clearly and tries to keep things interesting. I thought his exams were very fair, and it wasn't hard to do well so long as you attended class. I took this class for my B-Sci credit and was happy to know that I learned some interesting things in the process. :)

You MUST go to class and write down EVERYTHING he says as it is not in the powerpoint slides he provides. You don't need the textbook. The exams test you on only lecture content. SUPER EASY, however, it is also easy to screw up since there are only 3 exams determining you mark.

Professor Sandgathe was a very enthusiastic lecturer who clearly had a passion for his subject. He offers his lectures note online but the slides are not nearly as complete as going to his classes. He always makes sure students understand the notes and concepts so his lectures are clear.

FANTASTIC and very passionate professor! This class is VERY easy as long as you ATTEND and TAKE NOTES! People failed the exams because they relied on his powerpoint slides which don't include the details. You don't need the text. The exams are very basic; I took good notes, studied for a day before each exam, and ended up with an easy A+. :)

Don't buy the textbook, just go to class, take good notes and you'll do well. Exams are fair and lecture recordings are posted online. I barely went to class and still managed to do well.

Awesome prof!! Very enthusiastic about content and encourages questions! Pay attention and take good notes and the class is a breeze! :)

He is the most adorable prof ever! He loves his job and the subject matter so much and it's obvious. There was always a discussion going in class. Really funny and so sweet and kind to students. Notes and subject matter easy, tests really hard, you have to really study. Don't buy the textbook. He reminded me of Ross from Friends.

Great professor, extremely well organized, very helpful and available, very knowledgable, direct knowledge of the field as he does excavation and publishes on the topic. Super nice but not a pushover, expect to get back what you put into it.

Great prof! He loves what he is teaching which makes the content very interesting. I found the exams kind of difficult; the last two were only multiple choice and the questions are very specific, but I still LOVED the class and definately want to have Dennis as my prof again in the future.

Best Professor ever! :) I actually enjoyed learning about human origins. You will get A if you attend the class and take really good notes. Text book might be helpful but not necessarily needed. He makes the lecture very interesting. Loved it !

Sweetest prof ever! Very interested in what he's teaching. Course material is interesting. PLEASE don't buy the textbook. Go to lecture and write everything down and then go home and listen to the lecture again and make sure it's engrained in your brian. Write more notes than what is on the powerpoint slides. Exams are pretty easy.

Amazing prof! His human origins class is the most interesting one I have taken so far in my SFU career. He is really easy to listen to and understand and he has a great sense of humor that he incorporates into lecture. A definite must take class!

Excellent prof, really knowledgeable about the subject and I enjoyed taking this class with him. Be sure to take good notes in class and you will do fine!

The course material was very boring but Dennis just makes everything so much more enjoyable. He is indefinitely the most friendly and admirable prof i have ever had. I would highly recommend taking any courses with him and especially if you need some science credits. Also, I underestimated the difficulty of his final exam so study hard for it :D

Dennis is a nice enough guy who you can tell absolutely cares about teaching, and is very intelligent. However, I felt like his lectures were a bit unorganized and he always tested on the most random stuff. Not to mention, 50 mark essay for a final without even showing up to the final? What is that about? I would recommend though for an Easy A-/B+

He's a great prof; a clear expert in his field. His slides are very organized but somewhat vague so take good notes in class. He talks fast though. Occasionally throws in trick questions from the book but overall, the book's not worth buying. Downside is we never got any written assignments during term but he surprised us with an essay on the final

Took both his intersessions courses Arch100 and 131. Great Prof, cares about all his students and always takes time to encourage to ask questions. Very knowledgable in his field, and has a great sense of humour. Textbook not really mandatory, but listen to his lecture and take down good notes since his Q's on MT and Exams are on it. Love this Prof

Such a simple class. Sure there seems to be a lot of info but if you put a little work into studying you'll do great! Go to class, take notes, and have an easy time on the exams. His midterm took me about 5 mins (all multiple choice) and final took about an hour (MC with an essay). He's also a great lecturer

Very easy and understandable prof. His slides are great and the information is clear. 10/10 would take course again.

whew! weekly discussion posts & replies + study questions due every week. but other than that, it's only a final paper & exam. as long as you do the discussions & questions you're guaranteed a pass. the last 50% of your grade depends on your exam (which is HARD!!) & your paper- so try to write a good paper & there's not too much pressure ;)

Took this class online. Lecture were posted online as were easy to follow, and weekly study questions and open discussion questions were also straightforward. Final was pretty easy as well. Overall, good prof, a really interesting class and a GPA booster!

One of the best courses I have ever taken. Very interesting content and topics. Course is relatively easy. If you put the effort in you can easily get an A.

Favourite prof! Very interesting and engaging. Don't bother with the textbook, but attend class as everything on midterms and final is info given in class. Easy A with some effort

knows his stuff very well. But, way too much information, and he doesn't really let you know what you have to know. Okay class

Good lecturer and very good sense of humour. He is a very intelligent, cute prof! He makes the boring content relatively interesting. Exams are based on his lectures so you have to listen carefully.

picture perfect university prof. Lectures can be dry sometimes but easy course load. Exams weren't too bad and has a good sense of humour but not the most exciting class especially if your just fulfilling a breadth requirement

Really good prof, easily approachable, email the ta's if you need help youll get a faster reponse, midterms and final mainly from slides. Overall a really good prof

Super awesome prof. Easy on the eyes too. The material can be dry but he makes it interesting. You don't really need to read the textbook at all, just the lecture notes and listen really well to him. The exams tend to focus on the small details so make sure you know your stuff. Overall great class and prof.

Sandgathe is a very good proff. My friends and I took his class as an elective, we are first year students. We are all in Beedie, luckily all of us walked out of his class with A's. You just need to make sure you attend every single lecture, and write detailed notes. Overall, if you are a memorizer, you will do good.

Good class to take in first year! Barely any work to do except for studying of the midterm and final. He is clearly passionate about what he's teaching and is very knowledgable. The exams are very fair! Although long classes, it is only once a week, no tutorial and no additional reading. DON'T BUT THE TEXTBOOK.

He was very passionate about the subject matter. Made it worth taking. Archaeology is not my major or minor, I took it for the science credit and he made it completely painless.

Hilarious, adorable, and a great public speaker. Make sure to attend lectures and take notes.

A LOT OF material, and I mean seriously. So many things to memorize, especially place names along with scientific names of human ancestors... Yeah, there's no other assignments, but the tests are pretty hard. He asks a lot about little things that are easily forgettable. Still liked the class and the prof though

Dennis is great, funny, & clear. He does a good job providing info & there is alot of info so be ready to write. No work required for the class except study for midterm& final. Studymemorize everything,Nothing is a small detail, it all matters. Make cue cards each week its very helpful. Don't buy the textbooks, lecture is most important for info

He is a passionate prof and a really nice guy. If you are someone who does well with memorization rather than conceptualization, this course is for you. Basically all facts. ATTEND his lectures! Or get someone reliable to send you good notes because his slides are mostly pictures and he usually says all the information. 1 midterm 1 final all MC

Very passionate and knowledgeable about the course. Just a lot of concepts, bones to memorize. Was a little hard to focus because he's extremely handsome, with a nice big butt; honestly I could not focus half the time; my grade definitely suffered cause of it. But overall good class.

Took as science breadth. Great lecturer and super passionate about the material. There are 2 exams so you have to put in effort twice in the term. With that being said the mc on the final was absolutely ridiculous. Tests you on insignificant little details so study the fossil on the slide that seems extremely irrelevant

He's the best!!! So sweet and a genuinely nice person who loves his work. Easily one of my favourite profs. Super easy to engage in this class because his passion just shines through (as cheesy as it sounds) and makes you want to learn. Adds a few jokes here and there too. Would recommend to all who can put in some effort to memorizing facts

The man! the myth! the legend! This class is essenttial a GPA booster .. although it does require for you have Good notes. The midterm was a breezee.. but you have to study for it! Make good notes, about everything even the little fine details. Final wasn't to bad either.. their is an essay question! Study all hypotheses.. thank me later.

Dennis is indeed my favourite professor at SFU! Took this course to fulfill my wqb requirements but it was one of the most amazing courses I have taken. Btw lectures are recorded, so there is no need to attend them all the time. You do not need to read the book cause midtermfinal covers only his lecture materials. Final is pretty straight forward.

DO NOT SKIP CLASS. You must take good notes to get a decent grade. If you cannot make it, listen to the audio recording and take notes. Write down what he says during the lecture, they are important and testable. Midterm was easy, as well as final. By the way, you don't need textbooks.

Lectures are very long, but he is a funny professor and he makes sure you understand the topics. Fair grading, encourages questions. The only class I didn't miss a single lecture, not because I couldn't, but because I didn't want to.

I went to the first class of the semester and never returned. I only listened to the recorded lectures and looked at the slides. Overall the material is very dry and boring, but he is a good lecturer. His exams are not difficult and are fair. I never bought the textbook and only a couple MC questions from textbook were on the exams.

Took this class for the science credit and I really enjoyed it. It was nice only having a midterm and a final - that being said, even though I studied like crazy for both, I ended this class with a C. Exams test the very small details so take detailed notes. Textbook not necessary for this class.

I took this class as an elective but it ended up being my favourite for the semester. Very good at lecturing . Plus it was nice only having a midterm and a final . Textbook not necessary for this class - study lecture slides including the small details.

Dennis is a great prof. He's super likable and adds humor when he can. The course can be a bit dry at times but there is a lot of interesting content in there as well. The entire mark for this course was based on the midterm and final, both were multiple choice. Super easy to pass and to do well you just need to study.

Dennis is a great proff. I took this course as a science elective and he made it one of my favourite courses. Even though he records his lectures and posts them online, he made me want to go to the lectures. He only tests what he covers in his lectures, so you do not need the textbook.

Don't bother going to lectures if there are recordings. As others have said, study every little detail. The best way to do this is listen to his audio recordings and type everything he says. Midterm was true/false,matching, and multiple choice. Asks very TRICKY questions in order to fool you, so be careful. Put in effort 2 times a semester

Lectures are very long and dry, luckily they are recorded. Textbook is somewhat necessary as he has 2-3 questions on every test that comes directly from the book. Study well and take good notes. If you can do these two things, this course is an easy A.

Easy class. Clear lectures, follow slides and you will do well.

Easy high marks if you do listen to lecture recordings available online and take some notes. There are very few supplementary readings on the textbook he would test on but you don't need it unless you want a VERY good mark. Only MCs and true/false on midterm, the final has one more essay question. Lectures are long but interesting enough. Love him!

Dennis is seriously an amazing lecturer! Although the content is very dry, he does his best to make it as interesting as possible. Lectures are posted but you must listen/attend lectures to do well. Midterm was all MC/TF/matching and final was the same but with an essay. Not cumulative. Fairly easy class imo as long as you put in the effort!

Dennis is a great prof, he knows his material REALLY WELL so take this if you're interested about the course content. However, his exams are made to trick you and some are bullocks. BUT, this course isn't hard, you just have to put in the time.

Dr. Sandgathe is a great lecturer and passionate about what he does. The course is what you would expect - study and make sure you understand the material and you will do well. He also inserts jokes into lectures when possible, and is very approachable. All in all great professor! Take a course with him if you can!

P4P best professor at SFU. His lectures are engaging and he makes the material a treat to learn. I studied so hard for this class and enjoyed every bit of it. I loved it so much that I wanted to change my major after, but I was too far into my degree. His research is also quite interesting. SFU should be proud to have him.

Even though the material is fairly dense, the class is well-structured so everything was pretty clear and easy to follow. Sandgathe is an excellent public speaker and his lectures were so fascinating I never wanted to miss a class!

Future tip do not take this class on distance ed. This was the worst class I have ever taken as an elective. Basically a mini essay every week which is worth 45% of your grade. With 14 questions of of 5 marks each, even the slightest mistake will make drastic impacts to your grade. Furthermore weekly discussions are long. No final is the only good.

He makes a 3 hr lecture on dead bones FUN. loved him and his lectures, never missed a class! He is super funny and nice, but the course content can be dry! He explains the details very well and all you gotta do is take notes from what he says! definitely one of the best profs at SFU.

I would recommend against taking DE for ARCH 131. The workload for this course is quite heavy; there are 14 study questions worth 5 marks each over the semester worth 45% of your grade and depending on the tutor marker you get, one small mistake in your answer could have a big impact on your mark.

This class had potential to be one of the best classes in my undergrad... and simply by considering all of the things I learned it was. However, his exams take away FROM EVERYTHING this class had to offer. He tests on tiny details that make you think he simply doesn't want anyone to have 100%. In perspective, 90% was the highest grade on the MT...

He is an amazing prof. He is super knowledgable and gives amazing lectures. If u like Arch he is the prof u definitely want to take class with. I learned a lot from him. U don't need to buy the textbook as u won't use it at all. Just listen carefully to lecture recordings and memorize them and u'll get an A.

Dennis is an amazing professor; he has a true adoration for his field and for teaching. Teaching style is lecturing with supporting PowerPoints, which I found very easy to follow. Both PowerPoints and lecture recordings are posted online. He's very funny, a real personable guy. Make sure to read the textbook; the exams have obscure questions. Love!

Dennis' knowledge and passion really show through his lectures. However, because he is so experienced, a lot of the information he shares is not noteworthy. So if you're someone who just wants to hear the important stuff for an easy A, he isn't for you. You must attend lectures to do well in this class, but I don't recommend the textbook.

Even thought its 3 hours, the lecture wasn't dry and for most part, very interesting. The professor knows a lot about this field and is definitely caring about students, encouraging us to ask questions. He records his lecture so you don't need to worry about missing out. Just memorize your lecture notes and you'll be fine.

He's a great prof! His material and lectures are quite thick in info. The best advice is to study what he tells you as he is a very straightforward marker and is very open to opinions. He enjoys hearing good questions and will give you candy (only around halloween, of course) all in all, I hope to encounter him further throughout my degree.

Dennis makes the class enjoyable even though it's a 3 hour class. The exams are fair but they are content heavy. essentially, show up to class ,take good notes and read the textbook and you are sure to get a decent grade.

His classes are great to take a nap in. In all seriousness though, he's passionate about the course and wants his students to do well. Grades are based off of two midterms, so study each like your life depended on it!!!

This man is a living legend. Hes pretty funny (for his age and profession). He knows what hes talking about. Overall, excellent teaching skills. He knows how to grab your attention and keep you hooked and interested throughout 3 hour lectures. Hes the real MVP

Excellent professor. Fun and informative lectures. Material can be a bit overwhelming with memorization if you're not a "science brain" but he makes it surprisingly easy for anyone to understand. Peppers lectures with humour. Great use of slides that get posted on Canvas with a lot of photos which help you with your memorization. 10/10 prof

i loved his lectures. great use of slides. got more out of his class than the textbook, I didnt even have to use it because he explained everything well enough. will take him again for sure

Made 3 hour lectures very bearable + engaging, and is extremely passionate about the material. His Powerpoints have little information but you HAVE to listen to the recordings while viewing them cuz he explains things well. I suggest going to class because it's easier to get info that way. Also was funny but the class I was in was very quiet.

Very nice and funny guy, but it was hard to focus at times just because the course content can be bland periodically. Dennis throws in the most obscure things from the course content on his midterms and finals, so study every last detail and you will be good.

He's the BEST. Took arch131 with him last semester and even though the concepts and content were boring he is very knowledgeable and up to date in the field. He makes a lot of nerdy jokes, sometimes hard to get. He made it much more easier to understand by recording lectures. Final exam was so-so , but he is very understanding and caring.

Dennis is a real g. His lectures are interesting and he is really nice. The only bad thing about his class is that it is a 45% midterm and a 55% final. He records all of his lectures so if you miss any classes you can listen to it online. Super interesting course, would definitely take a class with him again.

GREAT teacher and guy. Makes three hours go by fast (and gives us two breaks!). Sprinkles his engaging lectures with lovely dad jokes. EXCELLENT slides and lectures - so you don't NEED the textbook - and super TRICKY but fair exams. Unfortunate reliance on the midterm (45%) and the final (55%), but he's even generous with his marking and weighing.

Dennis was a wonderful prof, his lectures were engaging and he really did a great job at making a topic that I did not find particularly interesting to actually be engaging. The only downside to this class was the format of the REVEL online textbook, it was a bit of a hassle but was not directly due to Dennis, just the course. Would recommend him!

Dennis is a fantastic prof. Has physically been to many the archaelogoy sites he teaches about and is super into the material. Lectures are a bit dry at first but get more interesting as the course goes on. Midterm and final exam are NOT CUMULATIVE so you can basically forget the first half of the semester after the midterm

This man is awesome. Lectures are really well structured. He is very experienced in his field (Neanderthals) and knows so much. Also very entertaining and funny as well as very approachable if you need help or just want to talk about whatever.

pretty chill guy. lectures all recorded online so no need to show up. no need to use the textbook his lectures are well done. just gotta memorize everything.

I signed up for the class thinking that it was only based off of lecture - psych - there's an online textbook worth $40 - $100. Great lectures, real interesting topics addressed. The midterm was worth 45% (m/c only), and the final was 55% (m/c + essay written) and that's it. He records his lectures and posts his slides - very helpful guy overall.

He's a great lecturer and extremely knowledgeable, you'll learn a lot from him. You absolutely need to be in class every day and take detailed notes, exams are straight from lectures. Exams are kinda tough but fair, no surprises. Dennis is a great guy, really funny and approachable. I recommend his class but be ready to put the work in.

Dennis is the best it gets. Entertaining, knows what hes talking about and makes class fun. Went to maybe 4 lectures all semester, listened to the recordings 3 days before exams and walked out with an A.

Dennis is the best prof Ive ever had so far in my three years at SFU! He is very funny and throws in tons of Lowkey jokes throughout lecture. He really cares about what he is teaching, and is open to any kinds of questions in class. Super nice guy outside of lecture too if you have any other questions. If you get the chance take a class with him!

Arguably one of the best profs at SFU. He knows that the lecture can get boring so there are lecture recordings you can listen to so its not really needed to show up for class. He is the most humble and outgoing prof. The TAs are also good and overall this is a guaranteed GPA booster if you aren't a total doofus

Lectures were recorded and posted online. Clear lectures. Very nice. Automatically gives you a bump on the final if you didn't do well on the mid term. Easy to get a hold of.

If a prof could be rated big p p he would. Solid prof pretty funny very fair marker. Lots of opportunity for improvement if you fall behind and thoughtful feedback on work that if taken seriously will reflect in your mark.

Never had an interaction with Dennis; the TA is the only one who connects with the class however, I did not try to reach him either. Weekly assignments and an essay. Not that difficult but will take up your time.

I have taken several courses with Dennis and every single one has been incredible (human origins, special topics course on neanderthals, and lithic technology to name a few). He is super passionate about what he teaches, and each course has been super rewarding

Super basic course, only graded by 2 things a midterm and a final. Sandgathe and the TA is really nice, and everything is quite straightforward. Just listen to the recorded lectures, take notes, and that will all be tested on the exams. Course material is pretty interesting too. Overall not bad online

The reason why this class was so great was because of the TA, Simon Van Barneveld. He was always on top of answering questions through email (and provided an immense amount of information to help you). I reached out to Dennis too and he helped out a couple of times but Simon definitely made this course really fun, interesting, and engaging for me.

Professor Sandegathe and his TA, Earl, were very accessible despite being an asynchronous online class. Grading criteria was very clear and fair. Exams were based mostly on lecture material. He even bumped my grade at the end of the term! Overall, great prof and TA who really care about their students and the subject they teach.

I would not say this class was a GPA booster like most people say you most definitely had to work hard for your grade. The lectures are quite heavy and textbook reading is required for more depth understanding. The TA was always available and accessible. Test/ final straightforward as long as you studied. Memorization is definately key.

A lot of people say ARCH131 is a GPA booster, but it was a difficult course for me. Super interesting content, but lots of reading and lecture material. Dennis did keep the course engaging though!

Dennis is one of the most helpful professors I have ever had and I have been in school for a long time. He is kind, funny, respectful, and clearly passionate about the course content. I have taken both 131 and 272 with him and whenever I reached out in both courses he went out of his way to help me out.

Lectures are very easy to follow and full of interesting content. Exams are very related to the lectures and are easy to guess what the main points are for the essay questions.I didn't find a lot of need for the textbook other than supplementary knowledge. Assignments were also straightforward and always found him available for questions.

Dr. Sandgathe is a great prof! I thoroughly enjoyed ARCH131 with him & hope that I'll have more courses with him in the future. Final grades were determined only by the midterm & final, if that bothers you, but neither was too hard at all! He keeps the lectures super interesting & definitely cares about his students & their learning.

If you need an elective I definitely recommend ARCH 131 with Prof Sandgathe. The course is only graded on the midterm and final so it's super low maintenance and the exams are pretty straightforward. Class attendance isn't mandatory as lecture recordings are uploaded to canvas. Not to mention the content is interesting and prof is just a nice guy.

Extremely kind, funny, and knowledgable. He gives you hints about what will and will not be on the exam. He's happy to answer questions and he gives you a break in the middle of the lecture. He really cares about his students and wants them to succeed.

This professor is seriously amazing. I never thought I could be so interested in humans' origins. However, his prerecorded lectures are so interesting, and he also brings some humor into them, making it enjoyable to take notes. The exams/ quizzes are straightforward if you watch the lectures and get the textbook. Seriously recommend!

Great prof! Long lectures but he really tried to make them enjoyable. No assignments just a midterm and final which were pretty straightforward. Slides don't have much info because he talks about it instead. Lecture audios were recorded so you don't really have to go (it's best if you do tho). Def read the book bc it's basically what he talks about

Took this as a BSCI elective. This professor was one of the most caring I have met in awhile! He was very understanding of any difficulties students may have been going through and tried to accommodate to such. His lectures are straight forward and really help towards exams. Overall material was easy to intake and interesting. Definitely recommend!

He is a great prof who makes his lectures very interesting and engaging. Would highly recommend taking any of his classes!

Dennis is great, he cares about his students and has a good sense of humour. Once you understand how he tests you'll know how to study, just put in the work and you'll be fine. He also let me do my final by distance.

He makes the lectures very entertaining while discussing some topics that can be a bit dry. He genuinely wants everyone to enjoy the class and do well. I would 100% recommend this prof.

Took this online which was great to be flexible with your schedule, but I didn't love that his lectures don't really have any writing/ points on it he just talks about it and spoke super fast. if you literally write every example and detail he discusses in the lecture the exams are direct questions from the lecture. some interesting content too!

Dennis' lectures are long and note heavy, but makes them amusing with his great humour. Graded only on 2 exams, so devote time to studying. Exam questions were solely from lectures and not meant to trick students.

Dennis is passionate about teaching Anthropology, and is really kind and caring to students. If you do take this course, your mark will be primarily composed of the midterm and final exam so there are not many opportunities to improve your grade. However, if you don't do as well on the 1st midterm he will allocate the weight to the final.

Really interesting lectures and be sure to memorize every word of the slides for the tests, especially when it comes to hominins

This is the class that made me switch my major to Archaeology. Dennis is an amazing professor and lecturer, but make sure to pay close attention to the lectures and take notes. The course is graded only by a few quizzes, a midterm and final, and a group project.

Lots of material covered in lectures. Regular revision is important. Everyone who complains about reviewing long lectures didn't give themselves enough time to study. If you can visualize a general timeline and understand, not just memorize the information you'll do very well. Dennis is a great prof, material is cool and he often brings artifacts.

If you want to do well you have to make flashcards, this is 100% a memorization course. Do the readings as there is other testable information in there that isn't mentioned in the lectures. He is very funny and often goofs around in his lecture videos -- which is appreciated.

Amazing prof! Super approachable and easy to understand and keeps student interest constant in 3 hour lectures which is rare. The course is based 45% on the midterm and the rest is based on the final. Not exactly the easiest course bec exams are super detailed.

Absolute Legend! If you watch lectures and take notes, you will do well in the class.