he's okay. hard subject to teach.

It is an info-heavy course, but that is not Dr. Gill's fault. Breaks the monotony of lectures with funny jokes, which nobody seems to get. Or else they are afraid to laugh?

He's pretty good. I would recommend taking one of his classes.

The class isn't the easiest, but he knows his stuff, and is always willing to meet with you and give you help. Strongly recommend him. If the previous person thinks EAS 100, that makes me sad for them. Do they even know what graduate course is like?

If you do not understand something, see him in his office. He takes the time to explain things to students outside of class.

He is a very nice guy who likes to crack jokes to the class while showing his slide presentations. He is helpful but his tests and some of the labs are difficult. If you take him do your work and you will pass.

Class was incredibly hard. I'm an A student and I got a C. The important thing is to show up and act like you're interested. He doesn't take attendance but he does notice who's there every day. He's a great person, very understanding.

Yes, u DO have to be in class, and u DO need to study - hard. Don't leave it for just b4 the exam, it is lots to memorize all at once. But Dr. Gill is funny and approachable, always happy to help you if u don't understand. i learned a lot.

Dr. Gill is great. If you have a problem go see him - he helped me a lot. And those dark eyes

i am tired of everybody talking about how hot all the other professors are in the earth science department. dr gill is the hottest by far.he has those dark eyes and skin he just drives me nuts. i can hardly concentrate in class.

Dr. Gill is hot. Plus he is a great professor

I am also an A student, and did get an A in his evening class as well. It seems that last person either isn't very good at science or gets their A's handed to them. Very helpful outside of class and just demands excellence. Nothing wrong with that.

He is so hot, but hard to pay attention to. He's very helpful but his tests are so hard. I should have had an F but he helped me out a lot!

he seems like hes going to be a good teacher... hes already made me interested in Earth Science... and that takes alot... and hes really funny... so thats good

Tests are hard, but you can tell he enjoys the subject and explains it well. Also has a lot of funny although sometime corny jokes in class. Learned a lot.

All I have to say is be smart. Prink off the power points before class and then write down what he is talking about. Got an A and never had to buy the book. Just pay attention.

Thus far out of Earth Science, I've learned alot but I must say, take good and detailed notes. Write down the notes beforehand from blackboard, that way you can add things onto it that he might say. Tests are easy if you study well enough for them. I just took the midterm, it was rather easy since I studied. I hope the class doesn't get harder. REMEMBER YOUR BLASTED CLICKER!!!

Dr. Gill is hillarious, but if you get into some upper level classes some things will be over your head. But if you take the time to get help from him outside of class he will go out of his way to help you. He does grade hard on tests.

Nice guy, and easy class. Pay attention, print PowerPoint before hand, and you'll be ok. Take good detailed notes and try to be in class everyday. Tests are pretty easy and labs a but challenging, but he loves to help out if you're struggling. :)

Great sense of humor makes all the difference. Material is sometimes challenging, and labs aren't that easy, but if you go to class every day and study before tests, then you should be just fine. He's the best teacher I've had. He knows what he's talking about and makes the subject matter interesting. And he always has something funny to say :)

Dr. Gill definitely challanges his students, but not to an impossible point. Exams r a bit challanging, but if u take time to go over the BB notes(big asset cause they're online, don't have to hand write them) and skim through the text, u should do pretty well. Quizzes r very challanging, more so than the exams maybe. Last 2 labs are hard too.

Dr. Gill is the best professor I have had so far. He is very funny and always has something to say if your are having trouble. Tests are challenging and so are the quizzes. The last two labs were hard too. But if you study well and pay attention along with going to class you should do fine.

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Very passionate about what he teaches. Really seems to know and understand what he is teaching. Def. recommend this prof.

Gill does not know too much about Oceanography. He just gives you notes from powerpoint every day, all semester long. The tests are pretty hard. If possible, take someone else.

Alot of writting! But if you don't want to write you can print off all the notes off of Blackboard. This is a boreing class but Gill is a cool guy and explains things to better understand it. If he taught more intro class's I would take more with him.

Hes actually a really good prof. Hes very smart and will try to help you in any way that he can. Although he seems rather intimadating dont be afraid to ask for help. His test are very challenging though, and online quizes are even harder. Take good notes, and come to class regularly. He keeps an eye on it

He is very smart and tests are really hard. the class is curved tho. I failed all 3 midterms and finished with a 66% but with the curve was a C+. the class is actually interesting and he is an all out great guy. if u want to learn take this class, or if u want to just get an easy A then dont, but its your money remember, and hes worth it.

Very helpful and knowledgeable about the material and follows the sylabus pretty well. He does challenge his students but if they are having trouble, he is there to help.He cares about how his students are doing.

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This is a fairly demanding class, but Dr. Gill has the greatest sense of humor! The tests can be long, and you should definitely study for them, but the online quizzes and in-class labs, and clicker points (for coming to class) always help you keep your grade up. He curves the class grades more than he lets on too. Don't be afraid to ask questions,

LOL LOL LOL to previous comment.. .you were texting, phoning and being an ass in class, and you are upset for getting kicked out??? Dr. Gill expects you to be in class to learn, not goof around. He's hard, but fair. If you want to yap on the phone, drop out of college.

Some of these comments make me laugh because his class was ridiculously easy. If you read the Powerpoint lectures (they're on Blackboard, so you don't even have to go to class all of the time - I hardly ever went) take the quizzes online, and show up to take the test, you'll do fine.

If you study alot and do the assignments you should get a decent grade. Its not a blow off class you have to study to do good and he is a nice guy unless your disrespectful.

Class was hard! You really do have to put a lot of time into thise course! Gill will help you anyway he can. I studied my ass off for his exams and never faired better than a b- on his exams. Tests are hard, but course has 5 labs and 10 online quizzes that boost your grade. I recommend him, this is one class i actually learned something.

WOW. These comments are ridiculous. His class is not that hard. There are 10 online tests that you can take as many times as you want. I only study the night before for the test and still manage to get at least a low B on them(tests are curved).BTW, I like his sense of humor.

he is really nice and helpful but his exams are sooo hard. study hard and make note cards

Very good professor. Attendance isn't counted for points but if you want to do well I suggest going to as many classes as possible. If you put in a little effort before the tests there is no reason not to do well in the class. Highly recommend.

Dr. Gill's class, while at times dry, was entertaining. He knows how to joke and not to take himself too seriously. Best thing you can do is show up and review the study guide prior to the test. One word of advice, don't have your phone out and don't walk in front of him if you come in late, he will kick you out of class.

Dr. Gill is not as hard as people make him out to be. He certainly challenges you on exams, but you learn a lot in his class. If you study, you'll be fine. Also, not to mention, he has a good sense of humor.

I can't believe no one's said he's hott yet. I have him now and the man is GORGEOUS. As for the people who say the tests are hard, I kind of wonder how they got this far in life. Its a college course but I think its one of the easier courses I've taken in that the material is straight forward. The only way you dont get it is if you dont come to cla

He is good.

Great class!

Great teacher! good class .

Best professor Ive had so far at Cal. He makes class interesting with little jokes but you can tell he knows what he is talking about. The exams are hard unless you spend a long time study, or just like the subject. The labs and online quizzes def. help your grade though. He is very friendly and a good prof and person.

Definitely knows what he is talking about. Very good professor and very knowledgeable. Only downfall is that his tests are the hardest I've ever taken and unless you devote hours upon hours to study for them, you WILL NOT pass them. His on-line quizzes and labs do help your grade a little though.

It was an interesting class.

He had a good sense of humor and treated people fairly. He, like most professors, expect college students to act like adults and put some time into your classes. Also, he wasn't bad to look at.

Coming from a man who has no interest in Earth Science, this class was fantastic. It is by no means easy, but Dr. Gill keeps the class focused and interesting through humor, while explaining the material excellently. It is by no means an easy class, but it was definitely a good one.

Dr. Gill is an awesome professor. His class is not simple by any means. He does not expect you to always be in class, but in order to pass his tests, I recommend it. He is very fair and is eager to help those who address their struggles early on in the course. Use the book! It helps tremedously. Overall, a great professor.

He is a very good teacher, but his class is a little hard! We used the book a lot, and it is very helpfull for the tests because the notes are not enough if you want to do good. It is a very interesting class where you can learn a lot.

Dr. Gill is so HOT!

Prof Gill is hands down the best teacher I've ever had. His class isn't an easy A, but his humor makes the class interesting. He is also very friendly and will always stop and chat if he sees you outside the classroom. As for the class, it is obvious he knows what he is talking about and is passionate about it. If you don't understand something,ask

Science is my least favorite subject, but Dr. Gill made the lectures funny and kept it rolling. Taking notes just by copying the powerpoint will not do it, write down explanations when he talks about each point. When you have a question or need extra help he makes it his priority to help you, as long as you go for the help.

His tests are extremely difficult, but he goes pretty in depth while presenting his power points. He definitely knows what he's talking about when it comes to teaching, and is able to answer any question you have.

Keeps the class interesting. Funny and nice guy. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you need to go to class to pass. No phones in this class. I would recommend.

Well structured class. Uses humor to keep things interesting. Laid back.

Test are all in class and VERY challenging. Other then the test he is a great guy keeps class fun and fresh. If your looking for a gen-ed to just get by this is not the class for you. He wants to challenge your learning skills and make you a better student (nothing wrong with that!).

Some people on here don't find Dr Gills sense of humor to be funny.. but i find it to be the only thing that keeps me awake in his class! You must go to class to pass tests. Yes, he puts the power points on D2L, But that is not enough to pass his tests. He is an extremely hard grader. Don't get on his bad side. No phones