Very easy class just boring. All her lectures are power point, very little homework. If you study for the test you will get an A. She is very nice, and helpful.

holly, is a very nice teacher but loves the sound of her own voice. she has a tendency o drone on and on and on about the most boring stuff. not much class participation. she does not engage the class to learn, and could improve in that aspect.

Holly = GREAT! Easy class! GO 2 CLASS AND TAKE THE NOTES! She tells you EVERYTHING that will be on the test, then curves an avg of 20 points off when you’re done! Class is mainly PowerPoint notes, but are half ALREADY TYPED OUT in a packet she gives every week. No projects, no homework & LOTS of EC!

I took Geology lab with her last semester. Great teacher, but gave a lot of work for a 1 unit class. Still, she was patient and would really take the time to explain something you didn't understand. One of the most approachable professors I've had, very friendly; and very knowledgeable.

She really knows everything about the subject matter...lectures in the lab a little quick and throws a ton of information at you. She will make the tests harder than they appear because there’s a lot of extra credit available!

This class is a breeze if you show up to class and study. The only outside homework is reading the chapters and bringing in newspaper articles. Dodson speaks quickly, but is very informative and passionate about Earth Science.

This teacher rocks~! I had a hard time with all of the information and she took time to meet with me out side of class on her time to help me, truely a devoted professor! I still only got a C, but science really is not my thing, if u have to take science then this is the teacher to take it with. Lectures are good too, they are all on power point.

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I'm in the middle of the term with her, and am failry impressed so far. She gives little homework, but quite a bit of extra credit so far. Quizzes are simple, and she will give you the answers while you're taking it if you ask her. Great teacher.

Holly is awesome! Very helpful, explains things so that everyone can understand them. Great on field trips! Highly recommend this instructor for both lab and lecture Geology courses.

Holly is a true "sexy '67"....awesome professor, clear teaching methods. Nothing bad to say! She has a ton of experience that she brings to the classroom and seems more like a friend than the "dictator"....I would recommend her classes to anyone.

great professor. she explains everything great. helps out on any questions you have. gives quizzes if ppl are tardy, but she gives them more as a reward for ppl who show up on time by giving you the answers. easy +10 pts a day. tests are long but the knowledge is in your head from her lectures so moderately easy. great teacher to have.

Holly was a great teacher. She explained things thoroughly. She provided notes, all you had to do was show up and fill in the notes. If you studied the things on the study guide you will do very well. Don't get me wrong, she's not easy, and her tests aren't either, but if you study, show up everyday, you'll do fine.

Holly is an awesome teacher. She explains everything thoroughly. She provides all the notes, all you have to do is show up and fill in the blanks. She offers lots of extra credit, is always willing to answer questions, and always gives out a study guide before exams with EVERYTHING on the test and grades on a curve. Take anything taught by Holly!

This teacher knows what she is teaching, unlike Stevens who doesn't have a clue why she got a degree in earth science. Holly is very clear, open minded. She is very fair, gives lots of extra credit, curves all tests, so if you gotta C, it'll change to a B. Open notes quizzes, easy in class assigments. Extremel helpful! what more can i say!

Holly is an excellent teacher. Has great experience in her field which reflects in her lectures. She made a subject I thought to be boring very interesting. I would highly recommend her. Rewards students by providing many easy assignments (in class) that are easy points as long as you show up for class. Lots of Extra Credit. Great!!!

Totally hot! Hard to concentrate on class she's so hot! Very knowledgable about the course content and has practical experience to back it up. Best Geology/Earth Science teacher at Sierra. Friendly and always willing to help you but also expects you to know the content of the class. Holly would be my first choice! Did I mention that shes HOT?

She's very nice. i enjoyed her class. just take notes.

I got an "A" in her class but her voice is the same as her personality, monotonous. Tests are hard. Quizzes are easy because they're open-note. PowerPoints every single day. All notes are in premade packets so you have almost everything you need for tests. Almost no homework. I was lucky enough to sit by some friendly girls to pass the time. *smirk

Best Science teacher I have ever had. I have never understood or cared about science before, but Holly is a great teacher and has a lot of experience in her field, which makes the class a lot of fun. If I ever have to take another science class again, it will be with her.

Holly is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Her power points make it easy to follow along with the lecture. So don't waste money buying the book. Her class was fairly easy, take her...she knows what sh'e talking about

Great teacher. Very helpful with anything you need. Class is mandatory to attend. Powerpoints are easy to understand and she has packets made and you fill them out. Great personality and a fun teacher all around.

Holly is so awesome. She's so helpful and willing to answer any questions. Dont buy the book, you dont need it. She is so funny and makes class really interesting. I can't rate her high enough, she is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Study and show up and class is cake.

secret to success: show up, dont be late, take notes, dont fall asleep, dont txt,study hard before tests. she really likes to know how well you retain information. she is really down to earth and has a geologist sense of humor. i recomend her highly!

She is a great teacher! Very helpful when you need it. The subjects in class are very very boring, that is the only bad part about taking her class. Easy A/B grade.

Holly is an awesome teacher. Science is not my best and not my favorite subject, but I got good grades on all of the tests and used all of my extra credit oppertunites.She is so understanding and willing to help at ALL TIMES.

She's an awesome teacher!She'll take all the time in the world to help you out and always gives your graded papers back to you the next class if not the same day. I took her for Earth Science and she was great!

Her teaching style is phenomenal. She is helpful, caring, passionate about teaching, and well deserves teacher of the year award. She elaborates terms well, so most students understand the subject material better. ES10 has much material to cover, so keep classmate conversations minimal and no texting and you will deff absorb the material. TY Hly

Holly is a very good professor who is passionate about teaching and does everything she can to help her students learn. She gives in-class assignments and quizzes, so attendence is mandatory. Do not be late either or you do not get a quiz. Her tests are really hard! You need to study!

AWESOME TEACHER!!! She tells you EXACTLY what is on the test and offers TONS of extra credit. She does inclass quizzes and assignments which you can use both the teacher and the other students BUT if you show up late or miss class you can not make it up. So show up!

One of the best and easiest teachers i've ever had. Just put in the effot and it's an easy A. Had the higest grade percentage all semester long. TONS of extra credit opportuniies. Willing to help anyone whosturggles. Interesting personal stories n her lecture. A MUST TAKE TEACHER!! Even if it's just for fun!!!

Great teacher. Tells you what she expects right from the start. Good amount of Extra Credit. Textbook use is at a minimum...I think mine is still in its shrink-wrap. If you don't sleep during class and can remember stuff from lectures, take her.

Really good teacher! She is so passionate about what she is teaching so even if rocks don't seem to interesting she makes it a lot more fun. Its an easy A as long as you pay attention. Her tests are really long but you actually learn stuff!

Holly is very passionate about what she teachers. Extremely knowledgable. All you have to do is go to class all the time, takes notes, and study for the tests. seems pretty easy, and it is! just try and you will do great. I really enjoyed her class. She is funny. Take her for lab as well!

Holly is the kindest and most amazing teacher! She took a pretty basic class and got me so interested, so much so I got an A. If you keep up the on the excellent outlines and do the study guides you're set, she doesn't give you anything you won't need! Highly recommend!

Holly is awesome! I was not excited to take Geology, but she made it so fascinating! I would recommend taking the lab class as well, it makes it easier to understand what is being said in lecture. I got a 102% in lab and a 94% in lecture. She is easy, fun, and clear in her lectures. She uses lots of good metaphors too so its easy to understand.

Holly is a great teacher! She is very clear and helpful. Her class is not very hard and she answers all of her students questions. I only wish I tried harder. Take her for a good science class.

Professor Dodson is a great teacher! She loves geology and is super nice! Her tests are not bad at all as long as you study her material! A great class and very interesting!

holly is awesome. just ask her for help and she's with you all the way. I just wish she taught the lecture because I struggled with hilton. she is the nicest person and WANTS to help you, so ask her. plus her dog will keep you company while you're hard at work.

Ms Dodson is an amazing teacher who makes not-so-interesting topics easy to understand. She used to work for NASA so her credibility is amazing. She doesn't expect everyone in the class to be on her level educationally and makes side jokes that are pretty funny. Great teacher I highly recommend :)

Holly is a very good teacher. Her lectures are very interesting. Class is always fun, and I always leave feeling like I've learned something of real importance each day. Tests aren't hard at all as long as you attend class. Her lectures teach you everything. Very little homework. I'm trying to get her for a lab teacher.

I didn't have an interesting going into this class. BUT as the semester went on all the material she taught was very interesting. She has great analogies for you to understand the material. Barely any homework at all and the tests are very easy as long as you study them. She posts all the lectures online so if you need help just refer on blackboar

Took for into to geology, Great class!! I don't care about rocks, and it was hard to stay awake, but she makes it as painless as possible. Offers ample extra credit, tests are easy if you follow study guides, overall great teacher!!!

You couldn't ask for a better teacher! Seriously, Holly represents what is best in both scientists and educators. She is easy to understand while being highly capable in her career. I love going to her class and seeing what has been planned for the lecture. I will definitely be seeking her courses in the future.

Went on the weekend field geology trip to Eastern Sierra Volcanoes. Excellent experience. I would have never gone to these places if it weren't for Sierra College and Prof. Dodson.

Pretty good teacher.I'm not a science person and for me her lectures got very boring and a lot of info.Her tests were really difficult for me not multiple choice it was write out and explain your answer and fill out charts.She gave us in class assignments and quizzes which were on the test so study those!Ended up with good grade.She is very nice

Holly is an excellent teacher. She makes the material interesting even if you are not a science major. She gives a lot of extra credit and is very helpful. She wants you to enjoy science and goes out of her way to relate it to the outside world. Study handouts/in-class assignments and the three tests are cake. Too bad she isn't the lab professor.

This class was amazing and Holly is such an approachable and fair professor. Tests can be tricky but she gives a good study guide. Take advantage of the school's free tutoring too. Really helped with going over the info, a lot of it you'll need to hear and read a few times to get. Great class, great teacher, highly recommend.

Holly's Earth Science 10 class was awesome! Tons of Etra Credit! I am NOT a science person, but she made it interesting. She uses blackboard a lot!Show up to class, pay attention, do your homework.This class can be an easy A!! I am going to try to take another class with her if possible. P.S. I bought the book for this class, but never opened it.

Dont buy book! All the info on tests she lectures about in class. Make sure to take notes, study & show up & you will do good in her class! Gives away easy points with open-note quizzes an in class assignments. Very comical, makes science really fun! Very good resource if you need help with material. Just know she hates tardy & absent people!

Holly is super helpful and is very intelligent. She makes the material understandable and has these great analogies to help you remember the information. She's so kind she went out of her way to let us know what chapters to read depending on what edition of the book we bought to help us save money. Take her you won't regret it.

Holly is a great professor. She is almost too easy on her students with all the extra credit she gives. I thought this class was very easy, and you don't even really need the book. She pretty much tells you everything that'll be on the exams. Super easy and very nice professor! If you can't handle her, you should probably drop out of college.

I took this online. She has lectures on iTunes U, and a weekly quiz (short and easy) and weekly assignments (she basically gives you the answers). Tests are hard, short answer barely any multiple choice. You really have to learn the material but she is so nice, helpful and offers tons of extra credit, wants you to get an A, always emails back fast.

Holly is an awesome teacher. Friendly, goes out of her way to make sure you understand the material. I took her online Earth Science class and would recommend her to others. She offers extra credit which helps if you are struggling. Always reply to emails and even met with us before test to go over and clarify any struggles we were having.

Holly is a great teacher.I was not looking forward to this class, but in the end, I considered it to be my favorite. She makes the lectures interesting and easy to follow. Don't be late to class though, for she won't give you a quiz or test. Great class!

LOVE this class! She's a really good teacher. Crystal clear. Excepts a lot out of you, but if you come to class and pay attention it's easy to get a good grade. She *hates* late people and texters, though, so make sure you don't piss her off and you'll be good. Open note quizzes and in class assignments. My favorite class this semester!

Holly rocks! She is a great teacher and very passionate about her job. Prepares you for tests, no surprises, work hard and you'll get an A

Holly is the most helpful teacher ever. She prepares her students for each test and there are no surprises, but it's a lot of work to study for them. Attendance is mandatory. There are 3 tests and lots of easy in class assignments. The class is very manageable. She also gives tons of extra credit.

Holly Dodson was hands down one of the best professors I've ever had at Sierra College. She is so passionate about her area of expertise that you can help but feel involved. I hated science, I've always hated science, and on the first exam, which is no cake walk! I got the highest grade in the class. Takes some studying but she makes it worth it.

Holly is a fantastic teacher! Easily one of my favorites. She genuinely wants to help you understand the material. There are loads of EC and easy assignments to boost your grade. The lectures and videos help tremendously. Tests are hard but she gives you all the resources you need to ace them. It's up to you to use them. Definitely recommended.

Holly is one of the hardest working professors I have ever come across. To say she is passionate for what she does is an understatement. Tests were hard for me because there was so much material to remember, but she will help in any way she can. She is a super awesome person. Sooo funny even when she is not trying to be.

Shes really good when i comes to giving you extra opportunities in extra credit. She gives modules on canvas that help alot and lets know exactly what will be on the exam! All you really need to do is pay attention and always attend class! i barely studied and passed all exams because the in class assignment and qizes exactly what is on the exams

Things with Holly are simple: Listen, take notes, read, and don't be late! If you must be late, all you have to do is tell her, otherwise, she thinks it's rude for you to distract class by your lateness. Tests are monsters, but I left the class with a high A. The people downing her are probably slackers and not ready for college :)

Hybrid class, It was easy but took work! I love Holly she is so funny and super helpful, you just have to ask for it and study. You get what you put in!

Loved her ! The test are on exactly what she says they are. Lots of opportunity for EC. Attendance in absolutely mandatory. She is funny, witty, and adds her own personal experiences to the course.

Took over the summer. Attend the class and study the study guide hard if you want an A. Gives easy homework and plenty of extra credit.

Holly is by far the best teacher I have ever had. I worked hard for my A, but I give her teaching most of the credit. She is really willing to help you when you need it. Take advantage of her study guides, youtube channel, and office hours. This class helped me figure out what I want to major in.

After this semester I'm up to 58 units and the vast majority of them are online and I can honestly say Holly is in the top two or three instructors I've ever taken, in person or online. Her passion for a subject that I don't particularly enjoy made it not only easier to understand, but also interesting, which was more than I'd ever hoped for. Love!

Holly is by far the best teacher I have had at Sierra College (and I have been here for 3 years). You absolutely have to show up to class, or else you will miss a lot. She makes everything easy to understand and offers plenty of extra credit. You have to study for this class, but if you do you will absolutely pass this class with an A. TAKE HOLLY!

Holly is a great teacher, she's really clear and helpful. You absolutely must be present in class, she will drop you and you will miss important material. She provides note outlines and detailed handouts that are extremely helpful. Totally recommend her if you are willing to actually work!

The class was fun, I did learn a lot. Holly knows her stuff but she can be immature at times. She gives out many, many quizzes and in-class assignments throughout the semester so make sure to come to class every day. She does have tons of extra credit opportunities so DO THEM, they will help because the exams are killer.

I had her for intro to Geo. Good things: she's not boring and what she teaches in class is what you will be tested on so KEEP ALL HANDOUTS. Those handouts are what half the test is about. I failed my 1st exam because i didn't know that but then i just used those to study and Aced my next two. Bad: she cares about attendance

All I can say about holly is very knowledgeable in the subject(S) she teaches. She has been teaching many years and has mastered her profession! If you take her class you are going to LEARN earth science. There is no cheating your way through this class or barely getting by! I believe that is the best thing about her classes! you actually LEARN

I absolutely HATED this class!!! Lectures are so boring. Unless you like learning about dirt, rocks, and streams then it will be hard. Holly knows what she's talking about and she's very helpful, but if you're not interested in this subject then it will be pretty tough. Everything on the test and quizzes are from lecture

Prof. Dodson is awesome!! She really wants you to succeed, and her lectures on iTunes are very helpful. She also has YouTube videos. The tests are all stuff that she goes over very thoroughly. The videos, reading, and homework prepare you for the tests. I found this class challenging but in a good way. You must do the reading!!!

Holly is an awesome teacher! she is such a good teacher!! you can tell she's super passionate about science, she's also very funny! She won't put up with late walk in, texting, talking, etc. She let's you know EXACTLY what you need to know for the exam which are TOUGH! no multiple choice EVER! No need for textbook!

Test are difficult, but getting an 'A' is doable if you study. Book was not necessary, but quizzes are open book notes, so it is definitely helpful especially if you miss a day of lecture. She posts study guide on canvas for all 3 test and makes you tube videos to help you grasp concepts. She give a ridiculous amount of extra credit!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the thing, not everyone is super interested in Earth Science, including myself, but she is really passionate about it. She is very willing to help you and meet with you if you are struggling, which I was. I'm an A student but her test required a ton of studying. She gives opportunities for extra credit. Work hard and you will pass.

Holly is the best science teacher on campus. Science is not easy, guys, so don't expect that from any teacher. She is as easy as science gets, and it's still not THAT easy. I usually just get A's without working. However, I actually had to work in this class; I even failed the first test. Keep in mind, the only time I needed to study was test day.

I did not study once for this class and passed with a B, her in class quizes, assignments and extra credit over weight the tests. Shes super helpful as well, i encourage taking her lab and her class at the same time because she lets you double dip in extra credit. Also dont buy the textbook, you wont need it.

As much as I like Holly as a person, she takes this class way too seriously! I took her online class and she requires her online students to take the exams at the testing center. Exams are like 12 pages long, no notes are allowed, and its not multiple choice. This class should not be this hard, especially for non science majors!

Holly is very old school in that she expects punctuality and will personally drop you after 4 absences. I watched her do it once. :( Absolutely knows what she is talking about and will help you learn the material. Notes on lectures are a must. Can be rude on occasion. Loved her class though and you will learn so much about geology. Study 4 tests!!

Holly is a great teacher! She's very knowledgeable and gives good lectures. Only a little homework - definitely read the book, study for the few tests (none of which are cumulative), and you'll do just fine. Response to emails was impeccable. Quizzes every week or so, open notes, and only about 5 questions. Lots of extra credit opportunities!

She tries her best to break everything down and make things simple. Make sure you really pay attention to the in-class assignments and quizzes, they will be on the test word-for-word. Her tests are short answer and diagrams, so you need to study for them. She gives a lot of extra credit. I didn't even use the book, and it's expensive.

She will make you work for your grade. She is a good teacher and do not miss a class. She helps the students who help them self first. I would recommend talking to her after class about anything you don't understand.

Over all I loved Holly's class and got an A. BUT she expects you to be on time and attend class and WILL drop you if you aren't/don't. She gives A LOT of extra credit opportunities and In Class Activities (open note). Tests are fill in and no multiple choice but all from lecture so if you attend and study your notes you will do fine. Easy A for me

I loved Professor Dodson's class. She's very clear and organized in what she wants and gives you plenty of extra credit. I highly recommend not missing a class as she can cover quite a bit.

Holly knows what she is talking about and it is clear that she cares about the subject. It is not easy to take if you have trouble in science classes or do not care greatly about the subject. Take it later in the day because it can be dry in the morning. Tests are fill in - not multiple choice so pay attention and ask questions!

Holly is a great professor. She's clear in her expectations and explains what will and won't be on the test. Sometimes class can get a little bit dry, but for the most part it was really interesting and easy to understand.

I took both her geology lab and lecture... It was extremely hard, you learn so much and she is an amazing teacher she knows her stuff! she is a little quirky but not boring. Her tests are super hard but she curves them soooooo much. like I got a C- on a test but she curved it to a B-. she really cares about her students. but do not be late!

If you are willing to show up and do the work, take this class. If not, you should consider a different instructor. Holly takes student absences seriously, and she takes note of tardies. If you are a diligent student, you will do well in her class. If you are not, but you would like to be, she is happy to help you learn the skills you need.

She expects her students to act like adults and take college seriously. This should be expected by all teachers at the college level, and she makes the material entertaining without being to serious. Great professor overall.

Holly is a great professor, passionate about the subject and she gives her take on how to explain complex concepts with little diagrams and sayings, it helped me monumentally. You can tell she has to cover A LOT of material, so the pace is quick, but she gives you every chance to succeed. Tons of extra credit opportunities and friendly curves!

Graduated from SC several years ago and to this day Holly is still the most memorable and preferred instructor I ever had at SC. I enjoyed her instruction and energy so much; she truly sparked a passion in me for the outdoors and the Earth. Show up to class ON TIME and make good use of resources (including office hrs) and you'll succeed no prob.

If you are picking between Holly and Professor Hilton, pick Holly. You always know how you are doing in her class and she's accessible.

She is very clear with everything she expects. Every topic that will be on the test is included on a study guide she posts online beforehand. Wouldn't recommend purchasing the book, I never even opened it.

Holly explains everything so well during her lectures and makes sure to relate it to things that students are able to understand easier. She only gives like 3 tests, but many in class assignments. Her tests were moderately difficult depending on what subjects were covered. We were only given quizzes if a lot of people showed up to class late.

Holly is a great prof since I had taken a similar class before the lectures were a little boring but they were informative. The class itself was not hard. She gives plenty of extra credit and the only thing that could prove to be difficult is the pop quizzes which only occur if a lot of people have been late to class.

Holly is super passionate about earth science. All you have to do is go to class and pay attention and youll do well. She provides extra credit opportunities and study guides with exactly what you need to know. Dont listen to the negative reviews.

I started out the semester pretty much hating this class and the professor because shes too smart to be teaching an intro class! But as time went on I couldnt help but enjoy learning. Its not an easy class. She wants people to learn and there is just too much to teach. She doesnt use canvas but shes incredibly organized and accessible.

I don't love GEO but she makes it interesting! It at least makes me interested in it. Does go off on tangents at times but teaches techniques to help you memorize things and tells you what you need for the test. Pay attention. Show up ON TIME. Early and she will help you. Sometimes "pop" quizzes but hints at it. Pay attention is crucial!

This class was the most difficult class Ive ever taken but Holly wants everyone to be successful. She gives in class assignments and quizzes every week but they are open notes (so always take good notes). The study guides for the tests are so long and the tests are very long but as long as you work hard this class is possible to get a good grade

In this class you have 3, 100 point exams that account for most of your grade. This class also has plenty of extra credit and homework activities to help your grade as well. If you skip class or show up late frequently don't take her. It will affect you negatively. I personally enjoyed this class alot. This teacher is brilliant. One of my favorites

This was a pretty easy online class if you put in the work. I devoted a few hours each week to listen to her lectures, take notes on them, complete the weekly assignments and the weekly quiz. I did not read the textbook because her quizzes and midterms were based on her lectures. She grades very quickly and gives you a chance to redo some things.

Holly is a GREAT teacher, I would absolutely recommend! The stuff on tests are what you work on together in class, and she is always happy to answer questions. She has lots of extra credit opportunities, take advantage of those and do the work and an A is possible.

I honestly have no idea why people gave her such a low score. Let me break it down for you. In class assignments and quizzes are open note and you can work with people. The exams are very long, but they are literally the same problems from the in class assignments and quizzes. She gives out a huge amount of extra credit. Just GO TO CLASS.

Amazing online teacher! I love her extra videos for ICAs, and if you get something wrong, she provides feedback to try and help you get 100% on an assignment. Super nice and easy A professor as long as you are self-motivated to get the work done. Would definitely have her again.

Holly Dodson is extremely knowledgeable about Earth science and is good at translating the complicated science into easily understandable material. Do all of exercises she assigns, take good notes, and you'll easily pass.

Holly gives class tons of opportunities for extra credit and regular credit. The only people who don't pass are those who don't show up, or don't take notes. If you write down what she says and what she writes it is super easy. Only reason I rated it higher than easy A is she does speak fast.

Took class online. Take tons of notes from PowerPoint lectures and do all of the work. You wont pass if you dont spend the time learning the material. Holly clearly explains everything you need to know. Cant slack in this class.

Holly is a great professor to take, she is super passionate about her lectures and I learned a lot from her class. Honestly, if you aren't a good note-taker then don't take this class, her quizes are open notes and it's really up to the quality of your own notes to pass those, she gives EC, tests are simple, COME TO CLASS, her lectures are valuable

Holly is very fair! She writes down notes on a overhead projector and also lectures from a slideshow. If you write down everything she writes down you will pass the quizzes and ICA, they are open note. The exams get a little more difficult because they are not multiple choice, but it is do-able. She offers extra credit and is always there to help.

Best teacher at any JC or UC, hands down. Show up on time, take notes, reproduce the notes on the exam, and you're golden. Ask questions, she will answer them and she is super approachable. You will actually learn about the class content, not just regurgitate it and forget it. You will not regret taking her classes!

I'm so confused about the negative reviews, because I love Prof Dodson and her class. She makes it so interesting, and she breaks the lecture up into short sections. I print all the slides for note-taking like she suggested and it makes quizzes super easy. Instructional vids for all In Class Assignments; really well-organized class.

I also wanted to add that I am a non-traditional student and have a lot going on outside of school, and completely FORGOT to take the midterm - and she literally opened it back up and allowed me to take it late, and just took some points off for lateness. She is super caring, just be open and honest and be accountable for yourself as an adult.

Lecture videos and slides w/ questions sprinkled in, that show up on the weekly quiz at the end. Assignments are straight forward and usually have videos to accompany them; she will "pencil" grade if you turn in early which gives you the chance to fix mistakes. Quizzes and tests are easy if you watched the videos. Weekly DBs that are easy.

One of the best teachers I've had. She makes a hard subject make sense and brakes it down so that you remember it. You can tell she cares about the subject and us. Everything she tests on she covers in lecture vids, just take good notes because they are hard

I'm in her ESCI 3 class as a Geology major about to transfer, and feel incredibly prepared for upper division classes because of her. Lectures are super informative, and weekly quizzes are always things covered in her videos/slides. We have a "Geologic Timeline" project to complete over the course of the class instead of a Final Exam which is fun.

Take notes/go to class & you'll pass. there's diagrams in notes that she'll only do in class- the in class assignments/quizzes are on those diagrams. hw/quizzes occasionally, 2 weeks to do the hw, + she'll help w in class assignments/quizzes, she can check hw before u turn it in for the final grade 3 exams total + lots of extra credit opportunities

Holly is a great teacher but do not expect her to be your friend. She is extremely knowledgeable but forgets that not everyone is a STEM major or future Geologist. DO NOT TRY TO CHEAT. Before the mid-term, she will check all of the sites like course hero and fail you if you are cheating. It isn't worth it. Good Luck! You will need all you can get.

Absolutely phenomenal! So passionate about her subject of teaching, which makes me happy as a student incredibly passionate about this subject. Show up ON TIME or quiz, take notes, and study. She is definitely a college level professor. Loved learning about her super interesting life! Almost a NASA astronaut? Iconic. Taking her classes next sem!

Fantastic geology professor! 100% college level professor. Show up ON TIME or quiz, take notes, and study and you'll pass no problem. Very accessible outside of class! Cares about what she teaches and has a super interesting background you'll learn about through her class. I'm already signed up to take more of her classes next semester!

Holly is a wonderful professor! You can tell she really loves her students and what she teaches - plus, she has so many fun stories and good advice to tell you during class. There's a lot of material, but if you show up ON TIME for quizzes, take good notes, and study, you'll pass with flying colors. (Plus, tests aren't cumulative!)

While I think she's a really good teacher, her class was exam-heavy. Your entire grade essentially relies on your test scores, and the sheer amount of stuff she crams into the 4 total tests is insane. If you struggle with memorization I would NOT recommend taking this class.

very lecture heavy. fast grader, great feedback, plenty of opportunities to improve your grade. responds pretty quickly to emails. will work with you and your schedule if you cant make it to her check ins.

Professor Dodson is incredibly passionate about geology and makes the material engaging. Attend class, take notes, and study - you'll do well. Unstuck ai was a lifesaver for efficient exam prep. Overall a great class to take, even if science isn't your forte.

I love that there is no textbook for this class. Everything you need to know is literally in the short lecture videos provided. There is no reason to leave canvas to find answers for the exam. Just put in effort and you'll be fine. Exams are worth a large part of your grade but they're so easy. Extra cred opportunities if u need it too.

one of my favorite professors. passionate about geology. great for geology majors but don't take historical geo as a GE. our class was less than 10 students so it was very chill. some of the hardest exams ive taken, even had to leave stuff blank, but i still got A's. lots of extra credit questions on the exams. caring and accessible

This professor was very sweet and nice. She gives TONS of opportunities for extra credit & the tests are easy as long as you study. All of my tests pretty much had a grading curve as well which was very helpful. She does like to talk about her personal life, but overall, a great professor. Easy homework too, and quizzes are open note.

I took the hybrid Earth Science course and Prof. Dodson truly did make the online bit very accessible, easy to manage and cracked a few jokes along the way. The on-campus portion was a repeat of the lectures but attendance is mandatory for in class assignments (ICA's). The ICA's are easy as long as you finish the HW from night before!

Holly is great. Instead of having a big final exam, we made a six-meter geologic timescale. One of the most fun projects I've been assigned. I feel like it made me learn way more, and now I have a study tool for my future geology classes. You will never be surprised by anything on quizzes or tests. The lab is also really fun.

Professor Dodson was great! I am not good at science at all and only took this class for my Gen Ed but I learned a lot from this class! She makes the information applicable to every day life and her lectures are interesting and funny! There is quite a bit of work, so you'll want to stay on top of it, but overall I would definitely recommend her!

Dodson is an outgoing woman. She is definitely lecture heavy but just take some notes and you'll do fine as most of the assignments are posted for you to complete online. However, attendance is not mandatory but there's lots of in class assignments to be completed which count towards your grade. Also, field trip at the end of the semester.

I loved this professor. I took her Earth Science class online. I'm not great at science, but she set up her online class in a way that made it easier to understand. All of her content is thoroughly explained through mandatory video lectures. I preferred that rather than reading from a textbook. She also gives lots of extra credit opportunities.

I honestly don't get how people complain about this class, especially for online. Yeah, she has multiple part lectures but they're pretty short. Every answer she wants you can find from a lecture. I'm taking her 16 week course rn and I legit have a 99.7%. If you just take notes on what she actually says and don't google things, you'll do great.

Holly was fantastic for me. She is quite passionate and witty with her lectures, which helps make the content more memorable. She is always enthusiastic about answering any questions. She only gave a few homework assignments. She has small in class assignments and exams. Exams are fairly easy if you actually review what is on the study guides.

Holly's labs were solid overall. She was very helpful/supportive when I got stuck or misunderstood something. She also had an assistant, George, who was great as well. The lab exams were actually pretty hard, but if you review what is on the study guides, you should be fine. I highly recommend her lab class, as well as her lecture classes.

She's a great professor. She's very enthusiastic about the concepts. She does present PowerPoint slides, but they're available on Canvas since she goes through them a little too quickly. She wants you to pass! Attendance is mandatory because of in-class assignments, which severely impact your grade. TAKE HER!!!