Cannot recommend him enough. You can tell that he loves what he does and his energy in lectures is very contagious. Make sure you take your own notes because most of what he goes over is not on his slides.

He a prof that really makes you enjoy what you're learning. So much fun listening to and even better when you speak to him personally! Most of his lecture slide have very little text and were mostly images so it necessary to go to his lecture but he is so helpful when you ask him questions. Definitely a prof I'll take another class with! =)

I had him last semester for GLGY 201. He's an amazing prof, extremely helpful, really keeps the class engaged makes 50 minutes go by really fast. He's a " verbal" teacher meaning most of his contents are explained rather than put on PPT so attending class is mandatory. Cant wait to have him for another semester!

He is an amazing prof and I would recommend him to anyone and I would definitely take another class with him. He is very helpful, enthusiastic, and teaches in a different way that makes you excited to learn. I recommend taking down notes or printing off the slides and adding additional comments he makes. Favourite prof by far!

Dr.Dolphin is the coolest prof ever! It takes a while to get used to his sometimes unorganized, mostly verbal yet highly enthusiastic lectures! make sure you attend class and take notes as his lectures are mostly verbal! If you put in a little effort in this class, your guaranteed at least a B+

Fantastic professor. Super enthusiastic and very interested in his students. Teaching style is unique, and some may not like it, but it's super memorable. Didn't read the textbook once and did pretty solid.

I had a few different professors for GLGY 201 throughout the semester and out of all of them, Glenn Dolphin was the best. He is clear, enthusiastic, and gives out many key points about what you should know or not. Probably one of my favorite prof's. VERY ENTHUSIASTIC, helps you memorize content well!

Amazing prof - one of the best I've had. He makes coming to class very fun and he has a lot of good advice to give. Really wants the best for his students, plus he's very easy on the eyes.

Very enthusiastic and can actively engage a class! His lectures are exciting. Knows his stuff. Only small critique is that sometimes, I would not know what I should take notes on, and what I should just listen to and absorb. Overall, great professor who is highly respected.

Glenn was an amazing prof! The GLGY 202 exams are based on lecture notes and reading comprehension skills. I ended up with a 53% on the midterm, but looking over it, I just wasn't reading the questions properly. He has great, inter-active lectures and truly cares about creating an interesting course. He is willing to help you if you just ask!

I took this class as a science option and it was great! However, you do have to know how to take good notes and I do recommend printing out the ppts because he teaches using pictures as examples. His exams were very easy but his grammar is terrible, so definitely ask questions during the exam about what the questions mean if you're confused.

Really energetic, but only had for 1/3 of the classes. Starts class with music everytime. Really focuses on being able to apply knowledge. His slides aren't the greatest, so show up to class so he can explain his slides to you. Make sure you do some extra work just to make sure you cover everything, as he does not.

Honestly, by far one of the best Prof's I've had thus far in University. He caters toward actually learning the material instead of giving full notes, which is what you are coming to university to do (I hope). Really good lecturer and may come off as harsh in responses in times but he seems to mean it with the best intent. Dolphin, what a guy )

Great teacher! He really knows how to engage the class in his lectures. His presentations are unorthodox but super engaging. If you like taking notes you won't like him, his lectures are more meant for listening and learning rather than mindless note writing. He makes class interesting which is something no other prof can seem to do.

Not your typical Geology class, who knew learning was fun

I thought he was a great prof! Very enthusiastic and broke down the material in a simplistic manner. For someone who won't purse a career in geology, I took this course not expecting too much. But I actually enjoyed and definitely considered it a GPA booster.

Guy is the nicest prof and always has more energy than I ever do. Tests are kinda weird but if you read the book you should be fine.

Glenn Dolphin is the best. He is funny and enthusiastic about everything he teaches. The bad reviews on here, in my opinion, are unfair because this is a Rocks for Jocks type of class, not a class for someone majoring in a science. The assignments and final are done in groups, it's fair to say that this is probably the easiest and best class.

He's a good guy

Like this Prof! He can go off on tangents but it's fun to watch. Class is not for Geology majors so information is more conceptual then statistical. Everything's group work but over all the assignments are easy and the exams are even in groups making them easier. The importance is getting along with group as everything is done together for 4 mths..

Yes, he goes off tangents. But this man is seriously the most entertaining guy! He plays Pink Floyd before class, one he stripped (not completely) for a demonstration, I mean, his name is Dolphin. How cool is that?! You do have to read and memorize a lot however he is very captivating so it is easy to listen to the lectures and retain information

Starts every lecture with classic rock and belongs in Cirque du Soleil. Really cares about success of students.

Professor Dolphin has got to be one of the best profs at UofC. I only attended one lecture but god damn that was the best lecture I have ever been to. The guy is a comedic genius and if he gets fired for having such a low rating I wouldn't be surprised if SNL picked him up. Be ready to listen to his rants and read the textbook.

He's a really great teacher, and he really simplified the lectures so that it was easy to follow along. He is very good at grasping the attention of the audience. A very fun and approachable person.

Very interesting class. Wish Glenn taught the whole thing though. Love his shirts and enthusiasm. Too much memorization for me though.

Great guy and its always a pleasure to attend every one of his classes. On the down side he is horrible at providing the proper information in order to do well on the tests, Unless u study SUPER hard, which lets be honest not many people are taking geo majors. Finished 1% below a B- and could not bump up the mark even tho this is an intro course.

I don't understand why everyone is giving this wonderful man such horrible reviews. He is extremely clear with what he expects. He knows his info inside and out. He is super helpful and caring. He gives a bunch of examples to ensure that everyone understands. Definitely an easy A. 10/10 would recommend.

Dr. Dolphin is truly an amazingly caring prof and wishes nothing but the best for his students. He is always willing to help you even if youre no longer in his class. He literally told my class that he will always be an email away and can meet up whenever we need help in the future. He is also entertaining and the funniest prof Ive had by far!

ALL GROUP WORK. Shared the textbook with my group. 2 midterms and lots of mini-assignments. My group just used a google doc and worked on it the night before class. Scheduled final but it is a group as well. He cares more about the learning aspect than the testing. His lectures are interesting and easy to follow! Great option for a science elective

His lectures are fun and engaging and he was very caring! The assignments were also marked very fairly. This is a great GPA booster if you are fortunate enough to be placed in a good group. It would be an absolute nightmare if you were unlucky and had a bad group however, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you're willing to take that gamble.

Glenn himself is knowledgable and enthusiastic, cares about his students. However, everything in the class was done and graded in groups of 6. So prepare to work with people a lot... and to do most of the work yourself. That being said, the assignments are mostly short and easy. Tests are average. Lectures are engaging and well put together.

The best prof I've ever had hands down. I learned so much in this course and remember almost everything even two years afterwards. You may struggle if you just expect to be able to gather all the information you need from the slides, but his teaching method prioritizes learning the material rather than parroting it in order to do well on tests.

Glenn overall is a great prof but is unlike most professors. Everything is done in groups (at least fro GLGY 209) so if you get a get a good group then the class is easy. If you get a bad group (the more likely outcome) then you will struggle to get good marks without doing all the work. I did not attend any classes as you can look up everything.

Glenn was my first prof for a Geology class and I enjoyed his class. Yes, it is group work but I don't think he should take on the burden of lazy group members. In my course he was always very well organized and seemed to genuinely care about his students which is rare at university. Not an easy A which is probably why people do not like him.

Can't believe the low rating professor Dolphin has! He was the best professor I've ever had. His passion made the lectures enjoyable, and although there was a lot of reading assigned, his lectures covered most of it. All assignments and tests are done in groups, but members are able to evaluate one another. These evaluations affect your mark

Disagree with all the negative reviews. He has an alternative-style of teaching but he clearly explained that in the first class. An assignment almost every week, but they were easy. I really enjoyed the narrative style of learning. He actually made me like geology. Grading seemed harsh, but he has lots of grade-boosters to counteract that.

Glenn has different teaching techniques that were made very clear in the course outline and in the lectures he explained in the first week. Glenn strives to allow his students to experience working with other people in a group environment that would replicate future workplaces - a very informative and beneficial technique to my learning.

Personally Dr Dolphin is my favourite professor after taking 20 courses. Guy is hilarious and entertaining, and I am yet to have another professor with half of the passion he has. Just don't take any of his classes if you dislike group work, as this is where most of the grades come from. He also is a super generous grader especially on assignments.

Unorthodox approach that makes it a good science option for arts majors. Dr. Dolphin is engaged and passionate, but note that most of the important concepts are in the lectures; you might do poorly if you don't attend class. Everything, including tests, is group work. Many assignments but most are small. Expectations are clear and grading is fair.

Glenn was an amazing instructor to have. He is very enthusiastic about the content of his classes. He structured his classes in a fun and creative manner, conveying the information in various ways. Definitely would take his classes again!

people are hating. Glenn is caring and hilarious, easily the most engaging class I have ever been apart and super easy to follow along. only thing I'd say it that its been 3 weeks and we haven't talked about any dinosaurs

This guy is the absolute GOAT he will yell at you from 2 feet away until you understand what is going on in this course. Thats it, Absolute legend.

Dr. Dolphin is an incredible lecturer. His classes were fun to attend and it's clear he's super passionate about the material! The only difficult part about his class is the group work as it really puts the pressure on the students to work together. Which, let's be real, a lot of y'all don't do well in assigned groups.

I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews. In my opinion, he's a fantastic professor who genuinely cares about your learning. He's passionate, and while everything involves group work, I believe it's valuable for future jobs where teamwork is crucial.

Genuinely awesome prof, I think the reviews are way too harsh on him. He really cares for his students and wants them to learn. He even teaches passionately which you dont see in a lot in teachers.

Many of these reviews are harsh but from taking his class, so far, it's the opposite. There is a lot of group but its nothing too hard and you can do the exams online with your group to collaborate. The exams are worded in a way to really make you think, but if you attend lectures then you and your group are solid. He's very energetic but good prof

Amazing Professor. Without a doubt deserves the teaching award he got this semester. He is passionate and there is a reason the lecture theatre is full every class even though this is an elective for everyone. There are some haters in here but I do not understand why. Top 3 prof at least that I've had in 5 years of university at multiple schools.

Very passionate prof and great guy. If you get a bad group, consider dropping the class because everything is group based. Overall easy class tho. And pretty interesting.

If you're looking to boost gpa I urge you to take glgy 305 with Dolphin. He made us into groups on the first week and we did assignments, midterms, and the final together. Cherry on top was that peer evaluations gave the final grade a multiplier between x0.6 to x1.3 so it's easy to get an A+ with 120%. Definitely an eccentric lecturer but fun!

These reviews are proof that people will complain about anything. Easiest A ever. You just gotta do your part in group work and you will literally have 0 issues. Exams and tutorials are very easy & you get to do them with your group of 5. His lecture style was hilarious and kept me more engaged than I would be with a normal boring monotone prof

BEST TEACHER EVER. If you need a grade booster take this class, but even of this class was impossible to do good in I would still take it because this is the best teacher I have ever had. Glenn you rock.

Entire class is based around groups, and Dolphin is one of the most engaging and best lecturers in the whole university. If you have the opportunity to take a class with him, would highly recommend you do so.

Prof Dolphin makes this class super engaging and fun. The group-based structure can be hit or miss, but if you have a good group, it's an easy A. Unstuckstudy is a lifesaver for prepping for exams!

Professor Dolphin is very enthusiastic and passionate about his rocks! He is interactive and is very good at maintaining focus/attention during the lecture - regardless of how long the class may be. This class is focused around group work and is relatively easy (and surprisingly quite interesting). He is great!

Glenn Dolphin is an amazing professor. His classes are really engaging and you can see how passionate he is for what he does. All projects and tests are in groups that he will arrange, so grades depends a lot on who you can rely on. It's a really interesting class and a great science option for arts students. Would totally have class with him again

He's such a good teacher! His lectures are so engaging and fun, plus he brings his own props! He wrote his own textbook, which is so easy to understand! Plus, you can tell he loves his job and is very passionate about the sciences! I was lucky to have a good group, so most of the heavy graded group work turned out great and we got good marks

Hes very entertaining, engaging and funny professor. However, the course load is heavy and it is VERY confusing. Emails all over the place and not a clear outline on what needs to be done. It is also group mandatory so you dont have a choice on who to collaborate with.

Professor Dolphin is great at teaching this class. He makes science fun so if you're an art major looking for a science I recommend this one! One thing to note is class is fully group work so if you get a bad group you're cooked...

Most of the coursework is done in groups. Professor Dolphin is very enthusiastic about the course and the material is decently engaging.

The Greatest prof, super enganging and entertaining. all group works/group test, just show up to lecture do ur work in class and you finish with above a 90.. if u don't, idk how u managed that.. super loud guy and has so much passion to what he teaches.

Glenn Dolphin is hands down the best prof I've ever had. He's very enthusiastic and passionate, and clearly really loves his job. He prioritizes student learning and collaboration, and this course has taught me way more than just geology. Glenn is a total ray of sunshine, and I was looked forward to this class! Plus he has a great taste in music :)

genuinly the chillest funniest dude ever. ppl that rate him below a 5 are just haters and dont have friends or know how to have fun. GLGY/ERTH 305 is the easiset and most fun class ive had. simple: show up, laugh, do group assignments = A...

Glenn is awesome. If you have a good group, you'll do great. Prof made the one class I was dreading this sem my favourite.

If you have a good group this class is an easy A+. If your group sucks, I would drop the class due to the amount of work you will be doing alone. He does curve your grade based on group feedback but it won't be worth it if you are alone during every tutorial and the only person who knows what's going on during exams.

Glenn's method of teaching is something I really like. Group learning. At the beginning of semester you're assigned a group. All tests and assignments are done in said group! If you have a good group, the class is an easy A. Great lectures too! He really cares about the content!

Dolphin is the funniest prof I have ever had. He made the lectures very engaging and was very receptive to feedback. He cares about his students, even in a class of 300+. The only downside to this course was that it required you to work in a group all semester, which could get challenging.