4.4

Tom Mueller

Science - California University of Pennsylvania

4.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
83%
Would Retake
109
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

83%

Would Retake

109

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Mueller may be hot but he can be a son of a ****

GEO100 - 2.0 rating

This professor is a wanna be tough guy

INTROGEOGRAPHY - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

58%

Textbook Required

40%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A+ (2)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(1)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 15 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 2
B+: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Respected (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Hilarious (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
Group projects (3)
GROUP PROJECTS (2)
Inspirational (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
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Reviews (109)
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GEO101
May 30, 2002

Excellent Prof.

5.0
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GEO100
Jan 4, 2003

very easy class, tests are easier then my gr. 12 social studies tests

5.0
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EAS100
Feb 25, 2003

Very helpful prof!

4.0
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GEO340
Mar 25, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
GEO145
Mar 26, 2003

No Comments

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5.0
GEOG340
Apr 29, 2003

different teaching style! Didn't learn anything in class

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GEO340
May 2, 2003

I am sorry to disagree with you, but I learned a lot in Historical Geography. It was a great class.

5.0
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GEO769
May 2, 2003

absolutely incredible, I learned so much it was ridiculous. no other prof can even come close to his spectacular teaching method!!!And he's HOT HOT HOT!!!

5.0
3.0
GEO311
May 24, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
GEO100
Sep 23, 2003

He is awesome!!!

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GEOGRAPHY
Oct 3, 2003

Very funny (the rambo thing was great) but gets down to business when he has to. The tests are pretty straight forward and easy. No reason not to get an A if you work for it

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GEO101
Oct 3, 2003

unlike the dork before said, he busted out rocky, not rambo. very good teacher and person. good easy class but you still learn alot. fun to go to cal basketball games with too.

5.0
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GEO101
Nov 18, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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GEO100
Nov 22, 2003

Great class with a great prof.

5.0
1.0
GEO100
Feb 10, 2004

Hes a great teacher, he does tie everything to sports though and sometimes you don't know if you need to write that stuff down. But the tests were easy just keep up with him.

5.0
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GEO100
Apr 16, 2004

He is awesome... so nice.. and very funny.. and you will love class if you follow sports. Class is easy if you take good notes and study. He also gives you other things to raise your grade besides the test.

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GEO100
May 9, 2004

mueller is a great, interesting, and funny professor. his exams were sometimes tricky, but you could earn bonus points. there is a group project at the end of the semester, and if you do what he asks, you'll be fine.

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GRADGEO
May 23, 2004

great prof! knows his stuff and a lot of fun to drink and sing karaoke with at lagerheads!

5.0
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GEO100
Oct 26, 2004

Not hot, like Kauffman, Mitchem and Wickham but still a good prof.

5.0
3.0
GEO100
Nov 3, 2004

Not to Shabby

5.0
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GEO100
Nov 17, 2004

This class is pretty easy, and you learn a lot! Dr. Mueller is a great guy, who is passionate about his job and cares about his students.

5.0
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HUMANECOLOGY
Nov 18, 2004

cellphone rules are ridiculous, causes more distraction than a ringing phone. but hes a great professor and is very passionate about his work. dont leave california without taking a class with this guy!

5.0
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GEO100
Dec 19, 2004

He is very passinate about what hes teaching you and his notes are very clear. As long as you learn your mpas and take notes you'll do fine in the class! He's also very approachable, But NEVER leave your cell phone on during class!!!!

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GEO100
Jan 7, 2005

Mueller may be hot but he can be a son of a ****. His classroom tactics are violent and sometimes scary. Muellers classs is not for the faint of heart. BEWARE

4.0
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GEO100
Jan 11, 2005

He is a great professor. Just pay attention in class, and study the maps and your notes and its an easy A. He is soo nice and he rarely keeps you the whole class period. Tests are easy, as long as you study!

4.0
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LANDUSEGEO
Jan 12, 2005

Good Prof, very knowledgable, and passionate. He may seem a little psychopathic at times, but you will live through it.

5.0
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GEO
Jan 15, 2005

Mueller is not hot.Watch out for his wife,she gets jealous if you flirt.He is a very good prof. YOU WILL LEARN ALOT.Love his ongoing "battle" with Dr. Wickham.You will have to earn your grade,but come out smarter from his class.Have to pay attenion in class and to details in projects. TAKE HIM.

3.0
3.0
GEO474
Jan 19, 2005

You are right Dr. M is NOT Hot. But Mrs. M is very cool and I do not think she gets mad at anyone.

5.0
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INTROGEOGRAPHY
Jan 27, 2005

Awesome professor. He can be humorous at times. He knows a lot about what he teaches and he loves to teach. You do have to work a little for a good grade but because he is VERY passionate about what he talks about in his lectures, his lectures are very interesting.

5.0
3.0
GEO100
Feb 15, 2005

Great Prof. full of enthusiasm.

5.0
3.0
HUMANGEO
Apr 12, 2005

At first I thought I was going to hate him. He is loud, angry looking, and very loud. BUt after the class I think he is one of the best young professors at the college. He is great.

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GEOGRAPHY
Apr 14, 2005

No Comments

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INTROGEOGRAPHY
Apr 15, 2005

This professor is a wanna be tough guy. He needs to check himself. You will notice that his teaching method involves intimidation by hiding behind his title. He is very power hungry. It is rather pathetic. Do not take him. I took him and he is outside of my major...what a mistake.

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HUMAN
Apr 17, 2005

I have got to say that this professor is just not very good. I heard he is new so maybe he needs time to season but he is really not that knowledgeable nor helpful. I am glad that I don't have to experience his awful classes again. Do not take his classes because he will not help you.

5.0
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GEO100
Jun 11, 2005

Was scary at first, but I think that was if you did not work hard. If you worked hard, you were fine

5.0
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HISTGEO
Jun 30, 2005

Dr. M was probably my favorite professor. He laid everything out for us with concise notes. His projects were kind of tedious, but always had a point. Watch out if he gets sick in the winter, his wife makes him drink green tea haha. His knowledge of sports is fine too, he's sarcastic and an all around great guy. Take him if you get the chance!

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GEOGRAPHY
Aug 2, 2005

Needs to take more time for students. Has too much on table for himself and forgets students. I tried multiple times last semester to speak with him privately and was turned away on multiple occasions.

5.0
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GEOGRAPHY
Aug 24, 2005

this nigga is nice. best teacher funny as hell and will get on you if you act a fool. plenty of kodak momnents.

5.0
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ALOT
Aug 30, 2005

Dr. M was awesome!! He was different and told it like it was..and he's hot as hell!

5.0
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HUMANECO
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 30, 2005

Excelent man. Smart, enthuastic, and an all around nice guy. Tests are super easy, and everything is laid out for you, clear and concise. (Plus he's not too bad to look at either.)

5.0
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GEOGRAPHY
Grade: A
Sep 2, 2005

Cool guy.

5.0
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DEMOGRAPHICANA
Sep 19, 2005

He is a great proff. Plus, he has the nicest ass at Cal U. A great teacher, and extreemly easy ont he eyes. Too bad he is married.

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GIS
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Sep 26, 2005

Awsome teacher. Very passionate about what he teaches. LOVES sports though. lol. Just don't have a cell phone ring in his class or you'll face his wrath

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GEO101
Oct 12, 2005

Great teacher. If you pay attention and take notes and just do what he tells you - you will pass with ease. He drops your lowest test score anyway.

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GEOGRAPHY
Nov 2, 2005

Dr. Mueller is the best! He is funny, makes class fun, and he is real easy to get along with. If you need anything just ask him. His tests are real easy if you study. Take him as long as you can! There isn't a funnier professor.

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GEO217
Dec 10, 2005

He's a great professor and wants all of his students to do well. Take him if you have the chance!

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MANY
Dec 11, 2005

He treats all of his students with the utmost level of respect. Good luck finding a more knowledgeable, passionate, and helpful professor on this campus. Seriously, I doubt there's a better lecturer at this University - you'd be crazy not to enroll in at least one of his classes.

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GEOGRAPHY
Feb 7, 2006

Dr. Mueller is a very nice guy and a good lecturer. He is very enthusiastic about teaching, and will bend over backwards to help a student learn. I recommend his classes to anyone...thanks, Dr. Mueller!!

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CONREGGEO
Feb 13, 2006

Dr. Mueller is a cool guy that has the Booming voice that is going to echo off every wall in the room. This is a good thing because it is almost impossible to fall asleep in his class. Need to work for the A, but it is an easy B. Will help you anyway necessary and always keeps class very interesting. Very passionate about teaching.

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GEO207
Mar 7, 2006

Dr Mueller is a great prof he is very helpful. His lectures are great he is very engaging and interesting. He is easy on the eyes as well.

5.0
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GEO100
Mar 27, 2006

No Comments

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GIS
Apr 20, 2006

Great prof. I'd certainly take his classes again.

5.0
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GEO02
Sep 20, 2006

easy, enjoyed his class

5.0
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GEO311
Sep 24, 2006

...Drinking school with a football problem...funniest quote ever. That and he's a preety badass professor.

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GEO100
Nov 23, 2006

EASY A+++++ great guy

3.0
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GEO100
Dec 5, 2006

Don't have to go to class...but you will need notes from class for tests. Pretty easy class and really nice professor! Alot of point opportunities

5.0
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GEOGIS
Dec 22, 2006

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, HIM! he is he best prof. ever!!! i took him for GEO and then again for GIS...he will help you with anything you need! He is awsome!

4.0
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GEO100
Jan 1, 2007

Great guy, easy class as long as you show up(or get the notes) tells you almost everything on the test, makes you want to come to class, has a good personality/sense of humor, as long as you dont mess with him

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GEO100
Jan 26, 2007

u da shizznit

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GEO400
Mar 23, 2007

by far the professor that I respect the most at Cal U. Dr. Mueller is down to earth and a real guy who will do anything to help anyone and tell them exactly where things stand.

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GEO100
May 15, 2007

He is a great teacher. As long as you come to class and get the notes you will pass. He tells you things that is going to b on the test. His reviews are helpful to go to. I would recommend him to neone!

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GEO100
Oct 31, 2007

Great professor! Super funny and lets you drop your lowest test score. He's very reasonable and approachable and he teaches you with a sense of humor. He showed us a clip of Rocky Balboa one day to get us motivated. He's my favorite professor. Definitely take him!

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GEO217
Apr 16, 2008

Dr. Mueller is an amazing professor and is passionate about teaching. I loved his classes, even if it was 8am. His classes were the only ones I ever looked forward to going to and he was extremely helpful. He was always around when you need him. I am sad that I will not have him anymore. Best Prof at Cal!! Take him, you will not regret it.

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GEO360
Oct 15, 2008

Very interesting. Very enthusiastic with his teachings and is very passionate about his work. Make sure your phone is off or you will see his bad side. I recommend him to anyone.

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GEO100
Oct 31, 2008

Professor Mueller is amazing! He is by far my favorite here at Cal! His class is simple down to the point, and he is very helpful. He gives you all the materials that will be on the test, and tells what to study. As long you complete the online assignments,get notes,read the chapters, and pay attention passing is a breeze.

5.0
2.0
GEO100
Nov 4, 2008

Best Professor ive had so far! Is super layed back and understanding. Easy A or B as long as you take notes and study your maps. Attendence is not mandatory but reccommended you do go

5.0
2.0
GEO100
Nov 14, 2008

DEFINITELY take this professor if you need this course! He gives you everything you need for the tests and easy assignments for easy points along the way. Just show up to class and do the easy assignments and you will be fine. Really nice guy too! I enjoyed this class!

5.0
2.0
GEO100
Jan 21, 2009

Dr. Mueller is a wonderful instructor. You'll learn a lot, and he makes it interesting, too.

5.0
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GEO100
Mar 11, 2009

He's a badass. Booming voice, makes HILARIOUS jokes, gives chances for bonus points, and doesn't mess around. He's the type of guy that would earn my respect in or out of a classroom. Take him for anything you can. DO NOT even think about touching your cell phone and turn it off during class, because he will kick you out if he sees or hears it.

5.0
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GEO100
Apr 16, 2009

Best teacher I've had at Cal U so far, tells stories about how he cried when the Red Sox won the world series. Very straight forward and easy to understand.

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GEO426
Nov 10, 2009

The absolute BEST professor at Cal-U! All classes he teaches are fun, interesting and educational! You will LEARN through his funny stories and excited teaching style. He is a natural born teacher and a blessing to this college! Take all his classes! Respect him and he will respect you - "cuz your that damn good"!

5.0
2.0
GEO217
Nov 17, 2009

Dr. Mueller is by far the best teacher I've had in a long time. Gives great lectures and you're never bored in his class. I hate missing class because hes so funny and interesting to listen to.

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GEO100
Dec 3, 2009

Best teacher I have had. As long as you show up and take the notes you will get an easy A. He explains everything very well and is really funny. Take him if you get the chance

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3.0
GEO311
Jan 19, 2010

Dr. Mueller is a great professor. He explains the concepts well and gives clear directions on assignments, too. His upper level classes involve much work, so be sure to pay close attention to his instructions. Or, the class will seem MUCH harder than it really is. Lastly, his sense of humor brightens the lectures greatly.

5.0
2.0
GEO311
Mar 16, 2010

Awesome professor, but has nothing on David Argent.

4.0
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GEO100
Apr 19, 2010

Very good teacher!!! you need to go to class because if you dont you will not pass!!! kinda funny!! always willing to help!! projects r tedious thogh

4.0
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EAS100
May 4, 2010

TAKE HIM!!!! tests come straight from notes. Labs are done on google earth and REALLY easy. You need the book for test questions but he lays it all out for you. Really great guy, interesting class, and will keep you awake. EASY A!!!

5.0
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GEO100
May 10, 2011

Tests straignt from the notes, group project on Google Earth, maps, questions on video clips and book questions. Great professor, easy class but I did learn something!

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GEO100
Dec 6, 2011

Seriously one of the best teacher I ever had! He's very helpful and his class is very interesting. Class is super easy same thing with the tests you do have to study for it if you want a good grade.(Intro to Geography)

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GIS311
Dec 15, 2011

Really intimidating. Hated him at first, but in the end he really is a great professor. Go to class, pay attention, take notes, and you'll get a good grade. The work load isn't that bad and he gives a lot of opportunities for points (including bonus).

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GEOGIS
Mar 31, 2012

Best Teacher ever! Take every classes he teaches and you'll learn a lot!

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GEO100
Nov 29, 2012

Mueller is the most profssional professor I've had yet. Additionally, he is exciting, entertaining, and inspirational. Take a class.

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GEO100
Jan 11, 2013

He yells and does not speak with any kind of mental clarity other than subjects not related to the course materials. I even borrowed notes and still could not see why he is teaching a class about geography. I learned nothing from this class. I would never recomend him

1.0
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GIS311
Feb 15, 2013

TERRIBLE! Avoid! Money grab! If you take one of is classes then you've taken all of them. You really don't learn any real world applications, just example after example. GIS for dummy's is better then this. Also, why do we pay for stuff that we can get for free online? He makes you do online certificates that YOU pay for that are FREE online! Why?

2.0
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GEO100
Feb 28, 2013

Complete lack of focus, and it shows in his class. I looked it up, the guy teaches geography, GIS, climatology, and education and criminal justice courses! He's all over the map (pun intended) and his material is outdated. If he likes you, you do well. If he doesn't or you don't like sports, forget it. His summer classes are WORSE! Bad, don't take!

5.0
3.0
GEO100
Jun 12, 2013

Great course, professor has a lot of passion

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3.0
GIS311
Jun 12, 2013

After taking this course, I became a major. The workshops that the other student mentions are not free unless you are a Cal U student. He includes them in class as a textbook and were a small part of the class. Those will look great on my résumé

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GEO100
Jun 13, 2013

Great prof and course. I had a little trouble in the beginning and I went to his office hours, sat down with him to discuss my issues. He really helped me understand the issues.

5.0
3.0
GIS303
Jun 19, 2013

Tough course, but good prof. he really helped during the tough parts

5.0
2.0
GEO100
Jul 28, 2013

Outstanding course, really learned a lot. Professor kept my interest in a topic that I found boring.

5.0
3.0
GIS311
Grade: C
Oct 9, 2013

Great person! His the anti-christ of cell phones! Beware!

5.0
3.0
GEO311
Dec 10, 2013

Dr. Mueller is an absolutely amazing professor. He is phenomenal in class lectures in making sure that students are receiving all of the information. He is even better out of the class room. He will do everything that he can and more to help his students with anything that they need. He is the best professor and mentor ever!

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GEO100
Jan 20, 2014

Mueller is a real cool guy. GEO100 was my first core class and he is a fantastic professor as well as adviser. Would highly recommend him.

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GIS311
Dec 26, 2014

To do well you must show up to class, put your cell phone away, and pay attention. Easy class if you can follow directions from the lab manual. Does everything he can to make sure you understand the material, and will even stand on desks to motivate students. Great class.

5.0
3.0
GIS311
Aug 19, 2015

Dr. Mueller is a great instructor. He really goes out of his way to make sure that his students succeed. He's helpful and always sends reminders for due dates, and he gives you all of the information needed for the tests. I'd recommend him to anyone.

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GEO100
Grade: A+
Sep 11, 2015

Great teacher! would take him again if i was offered the chance! easy class just pay attention he makes it interesting.

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GEO217
Nov 5, 2015

Mueller spent most of the semester telling us how we can't afford to mess up our group project that he assigned us. He has high hopes for a 200 level class and holds you to standards that change with the blink of an eye. If you don't have to take this class, then don't. Spend your money on something you will actually use in your career.

5.0
3.0
GEO100
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Mueller was a great teacher. As long as you pay attention and actually showed up to class its great. He is really funny and actually cares if you do well. I would for sure take a class with him again.

5.0
1.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Mueller has been of the best professors I have ever had. He will come off as though he will be strict and/ or boring but he is the opposite. At first, I thought there is no way I would learn anything but he knows how to connect with the students and make us learn. Do not be afraid to talk to him or ask for help. I would take his class again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
GEO100
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

He is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is very entertaining and jumps on desks. He brings modern day issues into his course content. All in all a very cool dude

GROUP PROJECTS
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
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4.0
GEO100
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

Probably one of my favorite professors to date. He gives great, interesting lectures and is really easy to listen to. The tests can be tricky, but as long as you study for them, they're usually not too bad.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
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GEO100
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

Great class, lectures are crucial

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
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GEO101
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

worst class I ever had. so rude to students. very unclear about homework and lectures. just all together awful. can't wait to never have him again

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
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GEO100
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Mueller is a great person, not so much as a teacher. He has a tendency to talk at you without talking with you. Also NEVER TAKE YOUR PHONE OUT DURING CLASS!!!! He has a no phones policy and if he sees you with it, he will kick you out and you will go down a letter grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
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GEO100
Jul 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Don't take his online classes if they have the MindTap ecourse book. Some of the tests are built into the book, some are built into the course site. I just spent 10 minutes looking for a "test 2" after taking "exam 2" thinking that the two were different and the test was somewhere hidden in the book. I like him, just not the setup of his class.

5.0
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GEO100
Grade: A+
May 2, 2019
Would take again

Great guy. He wants everyone to succeed. If you have the option to take a class with this professor, do it. Strict due dates and test policies but it isn't hard. All in all, great guy.

Respected
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
GEO100
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

Seems very scary at first but you can tell he is so genuine and kind. I really liked him as my teacher. I prefer his face to face classes over his online classes, though. Also, never take out your phone in class. Ever.

Respected
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
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3.0
GEO100
Grade: B
Nov 4, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Mueller is very kind to his students. You'll be receiving a lot of inspirational emails. He always allows extensions on any coursework as long as you give him a notice prior. He explains everything very well, going into detail to make sure everyone is on the same page. Great professor I would take him again.

Respected
Get ready to read
Group projects
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4.0
GEO101
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2021
Would take again

He was down to earth

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

58%

Textbook Required

40%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (2)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(1)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 15 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 2
B+: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
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