4.3

Vincent Devlahovich

Geology - College of the Canyons

4.3
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
111
Reviews
4.3
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

111

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I really only took the class for credit and I loved it

GEOL109 - 5.0 rating

*same exact questions* Take this class and you'll do great

GEOL109 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

47%

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A+ (10)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 48 reported grades
A: 27
A+: 10
B+: 5
Not sure yet: 2
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Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
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GEOLSECT

5.0

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GEOL105

5.0

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5.0

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Reviews (111)
3.0
1.0
GEOL109
Nov 10, 2007

Nice guy, good information, but he rambles on and on and gets SO off track. What could take an hour or less takes three, easy.

5.0
1.0
GEOL101
Dec 17, 2007

AWESOME teacher. nicest guy ever who really cares. class is all lecture and he posts quizzes online which he makes his tests from. really easy if you just do the practice quizzes! Funny guy, wish he taught more subjects! Makes the subject interesting and easy to understand couldnt ask for an easier class. highly recommend!!!!!

5.0
1.0
GEOLSECT
Jan 16, 2008

Super nice professor, very funny. Respects his students. Very easy to pass. You will have fun, learn a lot of stuff, and will have a good grade. There is no way to fail his class, no way!

5.0
2.0
GEOL101
Jul 13, 2008

He is an amazing teacher! Any student will have fun in his class. he doesn't take attendance, but he knows who shows up. Really fun and thought provoking. He provides online quizzes that makeup the tests- its so easy to get an A if you study them. Lots of extra credit opportunities. TAKE HIS CLASS--he makes science so interesting!

4.0
3.0
GEOL101
Jul 13, 2008

Great professor. Took the lab and lecture and definitely enjoyed both, he tries to make the lab as field based as possible which makes everything more interesting. You should show up to every lab to get at least a B. As for the Lecture, you can miss it occasionally and be fine. Tests come from lecture and online quizzes. Show up and you will pass.

4.0
2.0
GEO101
Aug 14, 2008

Prof D is a great professor who is passionate about his subjects. I took geo101 and his class was easy/informative but you must study the online quizzes! The class lectures were the only semi-bad aspect because he usually goes off on tangents that drag on the lectures but he is a very entertaining professor!

5.0
2.0
GEO101
Aug 24, 2008

Professor D is GREAT. He really cares about his students and loves teaching. This was my second time taking it and I took it as a summer class. He actually tells you how to get an A so make sure you listen and you will be fine. PROFESSOR D ROCKS!!!

3.0
3.0
GEO100
Dec 23, 2008

I took his lab and his lecture class. He is a nice guys who cares a lot about geology. Lectures are almost always pointless. I would recommend the field studies class. It's a long weekend to get through but worth it since it cuts the lab a few weeks short. For the tests just study the quizzes over and over again. If you ask, he leaves them on bb

4.0
1.0
GEO101
Dec 25, 2008

Took him for the lecture and lab. super easy and he helps you out. you don't need the lecture book, as he gives you the essay questions on the test during class, and all the multiple choice Q's on the test are exactly from the quizzes you take online. take him and get your 1 science and lab class out the way!!

5.0
1.0
GEOL109
Feb 10, 2009

I took this class online. It was easy and the teacher was clear and direct. I would recommend him.

5.0
3.0
GEOL101
Jun 11, 2009

This class wasn't really easy, but he gave extra credit and I ended up with a B. He is reallllly nice and made geology a pretty fun. I recommend this class especially if you need your science credit, as it is SO much easier than Biology.

5.0
1.0
GEO101
Jun 18, 2009

hes dope and loves what hes teaching

5.0
2.0
GEO101
Jul 1, 2009

Geology 101:Grades on a curve. He offers extra credit. Test based on his on-line quizes and lecture. Essay questions given ahead of time. Basically, he gives you every opportunity to pass his class. Geology Lab--basically show up and you get an A. Highly Recommend!!!

5.0
2.0
GEO100
Jul 6, 2009

He is hilarious, he tends to ramble, but we teach a lot about every subject. His passion lies with Geology so respect it, act like you care, show that you are trying and you'll be set.

5.0
1.0
GEO109
Jul 22, 2009

I took his online class and it was extremly easy. There was a good amount of discussion boards, but the quizes and tests were really easy. He is very helpful and you will definatly pass this class. If I had to take another science class he would be my teacher!

5.0
2.0
GEOL109
Jul 23, 2009

online class. I hate online classes but i loved this one. Alot of discussion board and i hade to read the text book but it was not a boring one. Very helpful. Understands life happens and is willing to work with ya but do not abuse

5.0
2.0
GEOL105
Jul 23, 2009

Great teacher!!! Loved this class. we had 3 actual class meetings, first day (on campus) half way through the semester and our final meeting was at claim jumpers. Trust me it related to geology. 3 field trips. Amazing!!! I learned alot. it was a relaxing environment. I have actually retained the information. Text books are great resources easy read

5.0
1.0
GEO101
Jul 23, 2009

makes Geology interesting, really knows what hes taking about, smart man, we need more teachers like him...awesome teacher enough said...TAKE HIM

3.0
3.0
GEOL101
Jul 27, 2009

You either love him or hate him... i took his geology class over summer and he was never clear. if you have lots of time on your hands then take this course because you have to repeatedly take 6 or more quizzes over and over again to learn anything. his lectures are extremely boring but you have to attend otherwise you miss the essay questions.

3.0
1.0
GEOL109
Dec 15, 2009

Though I was less then excited to take Earth Science, this class was simple. I took it online, and the class is very straight-forward. You have a week to read chapter, take quiz, and do discussion board. Quizzes and midterm/final are open note. Easy A!

2.0
2.0
GEO101
Feb 11, 2010

If you have to take geology take the field study class. he loves his students when hes at camp and will even take you all to dinner. in class his lectures are random and pretty boring! but the field study class is the way to go i really learned alot. and hes a pretty nice helpful guy out there

3.0
1.0
GEOLO101
May 26, 2010

Easy A. Not a hard class, a lot of time wasted. The ideal class to take to boost your GPA.

2.0
1.0
GEOL101
Jul 12, 2010

Take the field studies class!! So much fun. He is super boring and you dont need to pay attention. Do the work get an A. You can cheat on the midterm/final no problem. You walk around for it and some answers are in the class. Easy A

5.0
1.0
GEOL101
Jul 14, 2010

I LOVED PROF. D!!!! He is extremely engaging in class and you know exactly what you are going to be tested on. The multiple choice questions on the test come from quizzes you take online. For the group project he tells you how he is going to grade, no surprises. If you attend and pay attention you will pass. Plus he is funny!

5.0
2.0
GEOL100
Jul 26, 2010

I love geology, so I loved this class. It is sad to see so many uninterested students. His class was easy, if u study just a little. He really loves geo. & wants u to love it too. If u show an interest, then u wont be bored. Geol. is everwhere, & he wants u to know that. He tries to appeal to students that dont care, but there is no pleaseing them.

5.0
2.0
GEOL101
Jan 17, 2011

prof d is a great guy. really relates the subject to you since scv is on a fault line. if you need to take a science course this is the one for you since it's not that hard. all quizzes are online and open-book. midterm and final are multiple-choice and essay. group project is 20-30% of grade. put in some effort and you will do just fine.

4.0
1.0
GEO100
Jan 27, 2011

I really enjoyed this class, and it was pretty simple. Although I do have to say that the assistant taught a bit more than he did. He can be a little disorganized, but still pretty easy to follow.

4.0
2.0
GEOL100
Apr 27, 2011

Great professor, he is very passionate about geology which is encouraging. It's a challenging class but really interesting. The TA is not good. The TA really brings down the class and acts a little haughty towards students. But devlahovich is awesome

4.0
4.0
GEOL109
May 24, 2011

He really is a nice guy. Very helpful which is nice a in professor. He is passionate about his job which is good. He was helpful when I asked for help. He helped myself and other students so we would do better in the class. Most professors don't care. If you need this class you should take him. Quizzes are the test so take them!

5.0
2.0
GEO101L
May 26, 2011

Amazing professor. Turned me on to geology which was a subject I was hardly interested in prior. Makes learning the material fun and relevant. HIGHLY recommend his field studies class. Life changing. I hope this professor stays around for a long time so others can experience the same quality of education that I did this semester. Mr. D rocks!

4.0
2.0
GEO101
May 28, 2011

Great professor that has a passion for Earth Science. Definitely take his class. He can be a little preachy at times, but he has more than enough redeeming qualities to make up for that. You get an 'A' Prof. D.

5.0
1.0
GEO101L
Jun 1, 2011

Great professor who really cares about his students. I took him for geo 101 and was inspired to take his field studies. Absolutely the most fun I have ever had learning! If you listen you will get a good grade.

5.0
1.0
GEOLAB
Jun 6, 2011

Mr D. was the BEST he is so passionate about his work which really shows. He is also really dedicated to making sure the class does well like if the class doesn't do well on a test he will help everyone make it up. hes all about having fun while learning which is why i recommend you take a fields studies class with him if possible. Best time ever!

5.0
1.0
GEO100
Jul 27, 2011

I LOVED Prof D.! His passion is contagious, and he made me look at this planet from a new perspective. His field studies class was such a blast, the Bio class was jealous about how much fun we were having. He really cares a lot about his job and his students and it shows. If you struggle he wants to help. He WILL notice if you skip class!

5.0
1.0
GEO101
Jul 29, 2011

TAKE HIM!!!! hes the most awesome teacher. show up and u pass no joke the class was sooo much fun and he makes it easy to understand and he loves students who ask questions Best Teacher at coc Hands down!! take him and you'll end up loving geology !

5.0
1.0
GEOG101
Sep 29, 2011

Someone's he'll talk about...conspiracy and propaganda [which is Completely unrelated to class] BUT he's awesome. He helped me so much. He's a really really helpful person. I recommend taking him and getting to know him. Study the quizzes for an A on the exam.

5.0
2.0
ENVMT101
Oct 12, 2011

This class made me change my major from Business to Environmental Studies! As long as you do your work and attend class Prof. D will help you out with your grades, and he's a lot of fun. Don't be deterred from the class just because of the field studies trips, they are a ton of fun and you'll really bond with your class. I absolutely loved it!

5.0
1.0
GEO101
Jan 11, 2012

He's my favorite instructor! He really cares about his students and is super passionate about what he teaches! He's very fun and works very hard to help every student! By far the best professor at COC!

4.0
2.0
GEO101
Jun 7, 2012

We rarely did Geology in the class, but I made great friends by the end of the semester. I'm sad its over. If you're not doing well he will help you with extra credit. He's extremely funny, but pay attention when he talks, he can get a little offended if you don't. I wish he taught something I enjoy and understand, I love him! DO THE QUIZES!

4.0
1.0
GEO101
Dec 20, 2012

He is the best teacher. He gives you extra credit. The class was fun. He doesnt give you that much homework. Take this teacher.

4.0
2.0
ENV101
Dec 31, 2012

Extremly smart guy, I learned alot from that class. It does get boring some times but overall a great teacher.

5.0
1.0
GEOL109
Jan 16, 2013

I took this class short term and online with meetings every week on campus and it was the easiest class I've ever taken! He assigns readings for two to three chapters per week with quizzes to go along with them. As for the actual class on campus he shows a lot of interesting videos and talks. Take this class!!

5.0
1.0
GEOL109
Apr 4, 2013

I took him for the Winter Intersession. He was very clear and concise about what he wanted and expected. I loved the class and it was very easy. You have to read the textbook in order to take the tests and quizzes but if you do you're guaranteed an A.

5.0
1.0
GEO101
Apr 23, 2013

He is the BEST TEACHER!! He makes the class interesting about the topic. He gives extra credit. He is really nice and funny person. He makes the class fun talking about Science. He will help if you have any questions about anything.

5.0
2.0
GEOL101
May 30, 2013

Best Geology prof ever. He makes the class so interesting and I really did enjoy going to class every day. Make sure that you get the book, because he does quizzes that are the SLO's. Definitely would recommend him!

4.0
1.0
GEOL109
Oct 28, 2013

I took his short term earth science class. To get an A in the class just show up and take the test on line each week. Since it is a short term you are going through two chapters a week instead of one. He puts quizzes on blackboard which aren't graded, so as long as you do those you will do good on the test. The questions are the sme as the guizzes.

5.0
2.0
GEOL109
Nov 5, 2013

He's the nicest guy, and he's really passionate about what he teaches. For this class, just attend class and take the quizzes before the actual tests and you're pretty much guaranteed an A.

5.0
1.0
GEOLOGY109
Nov 6, 2013

Probably the best professor I've ever had. I took his short-term class, and it might be the easiest/most interesting class ever. Basically the tests are all questions from the online quizzes on Blackboard. So just do the quizzes untill you get 100% and you're good to go. I also learned a lot from this class ( safety wise ) so pay ATTENTION.

5.0
1.0
GEOL101
Dec 6, 2013

Uses blackboard a lot which is helpful, just do the online quizzes over and over again until you get all the right answers and then he takes those quizzes and uses the exact questions/answers on the tests. However, there are also "essay" questions which are memorization. Field trip = 2 wks off the semester! Counted as class time to go camping :)

5.0
5.0
GEOL109
Feb 7, 2014

I have taken many online classes and he is by far the easiest professor. I really only took the class for credit and I loved it. Any question i had he responded in an email right away. Do all the quizzes over and over again till you get and A (Save them on a diff. document) and the test is questions from the quizzes! super easy!

5.0
2.0
101GEOLOGY
Jul 25, 2014

Dr. D, great class, really enjoyed discussion posts. You'll have no problem getting a A... if you do all your work. Replies to emails ASAP ..... You will have a deeper appreciation for Mother Earth :) Great Professor!!!!

5.0
2.0
GEOL101
Jul 27, 2014

I needed this as a transfer unit but I actually really enjoyed this class. He is very organized and sets clear deadlines. He is also a fair grader. I found this class very interesting and made me more appreciative of Earth. Overall It is very manageable and structured. Also quiz questions make up the whole test! My advice is to TAKE HIM!

2.0
3.0
GEOLOGY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2014

Dr. D is a kind man and an interesting creature. I'm an A's and B's student, but this class was so frustrating. "Not one person did the hw last night!" D: * never told us about the hw* ^Stuff like this happens A LOT. Also, he expects you to figure out questions "scientifically" (your best guess) wrong answer. P.S. this class has CALCULUS!!!

5.0
1.0
GEOL101
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2014

Professor D is one of my favorite professors of all time. He made my first semester of Geology unforgettable. Great laid-back style and and awesome personality! He is a professor you can tell is invested in what he is teaching. Cares about his students and cares about their grades. Loved this class!

5.0
1.0
GEOL101
Grade: B+
May 30, 2015

Took his class online and it was very easy! Discussion posts every week, 2 quizzes per week and one test per week. The tests are the same questions as the quizzes so there is no reason not to get perfect scores on the tests. I really learned a lot and I would definitely take this class again.

4.0
4.0
GEOLOGY101
Jun 1, 2015

I took on line class. He is one of BEST professors on our campus. I misunderstood parts of syllabus so read very carefully . Unlike other online classes re times assignments must post . Passionate about his work, you will learn a lot. Lots of info to cover, so if not xlnt with recall 4 terms take 16 wk class, Not short term. EXTREMELY HELPFUL

1.0
5.0
GEOL109
Grade: C
Jun 10, 2015

do not take him

5.0
1.0
GEO109
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2015

This online class was great! Just stay on top of your workload and you will get a good grade.

5.0
1.0
GEOLOGY109
Grade: A+
Aug 8, 2015

I took this class online to help my GPA. I did not need the book so dont bother. He posts powerpoint notes that are helpful and tests are based off of the quizes which you are allowed to take multiple times.

5.0
4.0
GEOL109
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2015

Took the class online for transfer credit and loved it despite the material being of no interest. I feel I learned a lot and can appreciate the world around me better. Very straightforward with assignments and tests, but NOT an easy class, be prepared to read and research a LOT if you take the accelerated class, not 3-4 hours, more like 8 per week.

4.0
2.0
GEO109
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

Quizzes can be done multiple times and are straight out of the book. Exams are the quiz so save a copy of the completed quiz and use for a study guide (do it once you are done because the quizzes are removed when Exam becomes available). Discussions are based on word count and participation. Easy A but need the book even with powerpoints.

5.0
2.0
GEOL101
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

I took his online class. 2 discussion topics a week and 2 quizzes a week that you can take multiple times until you get all answers correct. Write questions and answers down in notebook, weekly tests are based on quiz questions. I learned a lot about Earth from this class, so much great information. His lesson plans and requirements are clear-cut.

4.0
1.0
GEO101
Feb 7, 2016

Good teacher. Very passionate about his job. Have to go camping. I hated it and did not sleep the whole weekend due to the low temperatures. Three tests. Take the quizzes on blackboard over and over and you will pass the test. Quizzes every class. Skim the chapters before class and you will do decent. You have to teach yourself since he does not.

5.0
1.0
101GEOLOGY
Grade: A
Feb 10, 2016

Super great class. Easy to read on BB, discussions are minimum 200 words and respond to two others with 100 words or more. He gives you multiple times to take the quizzes (every chapter) which are used later for the tests so save them. Overall, easy A.

5.0
3.0
GEOL101
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Dr. D is an outstanding professor. The expectations are extremely clear, but the material is not. It is important to study the material and success is a guarantee in this course. There is a group project at the end of the semester, which appears to be a headache. Although, turns out to be a great experience. I definitely recommend this course.

5.0
2.0
GEO109
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2016
Would take again

Class is pretty easy as long as you keep up with the discussions and do the work. Questions for the quizzes are the same as the ones on the test so its pretty easy to do well on the tests. Overall keep up with the work and you'll easily get an A!

4.0
3.0
GEOL109
Jul 8, 2016
Would take again

He's a pretty good teacher. I did the summer course online so it was about 3 chapters a week but you don't really need the book. Be sure to cite your sources and make sure you meet the word count!!! Don't email him a question without doing your best to find it first. Tests are questions from the quizzes so print them out. Overall a good teacher

4.0
2.0
GEOLOGY101
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2016
Would take again

Took his online class over the 5 week summer session & it was pretty easy. 3 discussion boards (200 words each) w/ 2 responses per prompt (100 words each) & a 40 question mc test each week. The test has exactly the same questions as the practice tests. Don't bother buying the book either, he has power points or you can easily google the questions.

5.0
3.0
GEO101
Grade: A+
Aug 2, 2016
Would take again

Dr. D. has been one of the best professors I've had at COC. He loves teaching period, not just his particular subject but about life and education in general. He cares about his students. It was a fun class but you also learn a lot because of the interaction and great environment he creates in the classroom.

5.0
2.0
GEOL109
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

Awesome class especially for an online, pretty interesting and not too difficult. The weekly tests are pulled from the quiz questions which you can take multiple times and are not graded, they are purely for you to study for the tests. Research questions every week are not difficult but are time consuming.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEOG101
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2017
Would take again

Took this class as a short-term online class as a general requirement. No reason not to get an A in this class. Take the chapter quizzes over and over until you get all the answers correct. The chapter tests are taken directly from these quizzes. Book needed and useful. Stay on top of the weekly work and do the chapter discussions. Would take again

Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2017
Would take again

I took his Geology 101 class over the 5 week winter course. There are 3 discussion questions every week, you have to write a 200 response to each of them as well as responding to 2 other classmates in 100 words. There is also a 40 question quiz each week that you have 30 minutes to answer. Easy A as long as you aren't a lazy person.

5.0
4.0
GEO101
Grade: A-
Mar 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You have to spend a lot of time researching and preparing for the test(quizes). This class requires you to actually take your time and read the text from start to finish to actually pass the class. If you have time and the patience then you'll do well. I think his online class is fair, just wish he did lecture videos other then reading the text.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2017
Would take again

Super easy online short term class. You have two discussion posts and two quizzes per week, then a test on the chapter at the end of the week. Simple and straightforward. You definitely need the book to help you find the answers for the quiz. I would recommend this class for an easy A

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: B+
May 27, 2017
Would take again

Great professor! Thought his class was going to be tough but it wasn't, managed to pass with a B+ Also only used the book once, he's a pretty random guy (gets off topic) loves peoples participation, recommend that you study for the 2 questioned quizzes each class, & defiantly be present at the end of the semester so you don't get docked points !

Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2017
Would take again

Super easy short term class. You will need the textbook for the tests but all the answers are in the book so you just have to read and find them. Graded on discussions and quizzes and tests. Super easy and straightforward, even if you've never taken a Geography class.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
GEOL101
Jun 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Although this professor is so sweet he doesnt teach much in class. He goes off topic alot & pretty much have to learn on ur own. I suggest looking through his PowerPoints online bc theres a quiz every class. His tests are 50% multiple choice which are all from the quizzes online & the other 50% are essay questions that are a bit hard to remember.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
4.0
GEOG101
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2017
Would take again

This class was great and he was an amazing instructor! I learned so much and what we learned was always the criteria we were tested on. He was very nice and helpful, 10/10 would recommend and would take again!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
101GEOLOGY
Grade: A+
Jun 11, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, understanding, easy, organized. Made the course straightforward and if you do the work, you will get a good grade.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
GEOL109
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2017
Would take again

Take this course online! Read 2 chapters a week (interesting and easy read), you will fly through the exam if you TAKE THE QUIZ, and answer the research questions. I loved this class and I don't like science. Interesting, easy to understand, and you will get an A if you literally do the work.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
GEO109
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2017
Would take again

I took his class online during a winter session and it had the amount of work you'd expect. The quizzes are easy with unlimited tries and the same exact questions are on the tests, so make note of that. Discussions are fun and interesting and even controversial at times. Definitely would recommend his class

3.0
4.0
GEOG101
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2017
Would take again

Took his course during a shortened semester and found it easy to do. Have to due 3 discussion posts per week with 2 responses each, along with 3 quizzes, and one test. The quizzes can be done multiple times and the test questions are taken from them. He did seem to really like trick questions. No extra credit opportunities, at all.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
1.0
GEO101
Grade: B
Jul 22, 2017
Would take again

Very easy going, but i did learn and enjoyed the topics.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
GEOLOGY101L
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Its a lab so all you really have to do is show up. He's a funny guy when he talks about his life. He curves a lot of things which is nice.

Respected
1.0
1.0
101GEOLOGY
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this professor if you are intending on really wanting to learn about geology. Prof. Devlahovich does not teach and you will be given a quiz mostly every class period about the chapter you're suppose to be learning. You will be teaching yourself throughout the course in your own time. There is no need to purchase the book.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Tests? Not many
5.0
1.0
GEOGRAPHY101
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2018
Would take again

It was a pleasure taking this course. I looked forward to doing the discussions weekly. Not only did we learn about various topics but were also given a chance to give our opinion on each. Very straight forward grading policy. Do all the assignments and read read read. Great guy! Awesome course, I highly recommend you take him!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor. Extremely clear in what he expects from you. Gives you everything you need to succeed just makes sure you keep track of the due dates and submit your assignments on time. He also will give you great feedback, its obvious he loves and is passionate about his job and that is why he is soooo good at it!

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Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
GEO109
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2018
Would take again

does not make things more complicated than needed. Took the online 5 week class what to expect per wk Read 3 chs write 3 200 word discussions, 3 easy non graded quiz, 1 graded test. All questions for test are pulled from the quiz. Words are not changed around exactly the same multiple choice. I use my quiz as notes to study for the test.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
GEO101
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 2, 2018
Would take again

Professor Devlahovich gives detailed instructions for all coursework and requirements. If you follow the instructions you shouldn't have any issues with the class. Also, the exams and quizzes were very easy. The fact that the quizzes and tests are similar makes things stuck in your head more easily

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Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
GEO101
Feb 2, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor. Extremely clear in what he expects from you. Gives you everything you need to succeed just makes sure you keep track of the due dates and submit your assignments on time. He also will give you great feedback, its obvious he loves and is passionate about his job and that is why he is so good at it!

1.0
4.0
GEOL101
Mar 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He makes you learn it by yourself from the textbook or his powerpoints and calls it university learning, makes you memorize a map he doesn't teach you about, his lectures consist of everything but geology (i.e. i learned physics, astronomy, math, and chemistry but no geology).

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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
1.0
GEO109
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2018
Would take again

My favorite class this semester. I took the 8 week online class for spring semester and at first it showed two written assignments and a test a week but it turned out to be super easy and i learned a lot in this class. The quizzes are optional but the test is composed of those quiz answers so I would take them! *quizlet****

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GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
GEOL109
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2018
Would take again

I took the 5 week online class and it was a very easy A. Weekly chapter discussions and practice quizzes (do not affect your grade) for each chapter along with an exam covering the material from the quizzes. *same exact questions* Take this class and you'll do great.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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1.0
5.0
GEO101L
Nov 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This was the most confusing and disorganized class I've ever had. The TA was more helpful than the teacher was. He expected you to memorize Geo 101, and getting him to answer a question was impossible! He treated students like they were stupid and I felt really condescended to the whole time, just because I'm not a science major.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
1.0
101GEOLOGY
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2018
Would take again

There was a quiz at the beginning of every class, but we were given the questions ahead of time so we could be prepared. The tests were the same questions as the practice tests for each chapter. Definitely take this class if you can

Gives good feedback
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5.0
2.0
GEO109
Grade: A+
Feb 4, 2019
Would take again

Took it during winter online, and it was super easy. The professor tells you to get the book, but I wouldn't. Discussions are research questions, and the quizzes have unlimited attempts so anything you need can be found online. The test questions are combined questions from the quizzes. Pretty much, anything you need for the class is online.

Respected
Participation matters
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5.0
1.0
GEOL101
Grade: A+
May 18, 2019
Would take again

take this professor! took 8 week shortened online class during spring. expect two weekly discussions, 2 quizzes (not graded), and 1 test. test is completely based off quizzes word for word so use them on ur test. no final, no midterm, no essays. listen to me n take this class for an easy A!!! also, don't get the textbook, everything is on quizlet.

4.0
1.0
GEOL109
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2019
Would take again

I took this class online for short term and it was a piece of cake! There were mandatory discussions every week that did require some research. Other than that all the quizzes and tests are online basically word for word. (except the diagrams and pictures)

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
GEOL104
Jul 19, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Vincent Delahavovich has very clear and easy to follow requirements. The Online classes required regular discussion post and replies but the quizzes can be used for the test. Which is really helpful. Would absolutely take the class again.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
GEOL104
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2019
Would take again

I took the online class for Geology 104 and he has a very good grading criteria!Do your discussioin questions on time ! He uses the quizzes for the exam so that is very helpful! I´d reccomend taking his online class!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
GEOL101
Nov 28, 2019
Would take again

Dr. D is probably one of my favorite professors Ive ever had. Hilarious, inspirational, caring, amazing guy. Only reason I give 4 stars is about half the class is self taught, and the source he provided for my section was not very helpful. Did a lot of research on my own because the power points were confusing and he didnt go over them.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Dr. D is an amazing professor with lots of insight into everything. A majority of class is self-taught, but the information is attainable and fairly easy to understand. The tests are fairly easy if you are reading through the lecture slides. The class was insightful and fun to be in. Wonderful professor!!

Respected
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5.0
1.0
GEO101L
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2019
Would take again

This is probably one of my favorite professors at COC he is funny and very chill! But the class goes fast, I REALLY recommend him if your looking for a easy yet you do have to study professor!

1.0
4.0
GEO101
Mar 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

OMG he was absolutely the worst teacher I've ever had. I'm taking him right now for both geo 101 and the lab that goes with it. This whole class you basically have to teach yourself, because he doesn't go over anything and gives you homework which makes absolutely zero sense, as well as makes us figure out labs ourselves. Don't take him!

Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2023
Would take again

Dr.D made labs very interactive most things were self taught but he was always helped you out when you needed, so I would ask him questions to help you out during labs. Make sure you submit your class discussions on time super easy points to get. He is very funny as well and tries to make labs a little less boring.

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Hilarious
5.0
2.0
101GEOLOGY
Grade: B
May 12, 2024
Would take again

Very easy class. I took an 8 week online and there was just a discussion and test every week. Just stay in top of assignments because no late work is accepted

3.0
3.0
GEO101L
Grade: A
May 30, 2024

Professer Devlahovich is very nice dude that wants his students to ask questions and have a dialogue with him. However, the class is entirely self taught, which meant none of the class knew what we were doing for the labs, midterms, or final. He also would sometimes ramble, which made the class boring to be in if he got off topic.

Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor D makes the class engaging through interactive labs. While self-taught, he's always available to help. Assignments are straightforward - just submit discussions on time. unstuckstudy was a great study tool alongside the free textbook.

5.0
1.0
GEO101L
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2025
Would take again

Oh Professor Devlahovich... where do I even begin? What a blessing of a man. The chillest professor to roam the planet, would give him a 6 if I could. Came out of retirement to teach the class, absolutely goated. I entered the class a mere nimwit, and emerged as a developed geologist. Absolutely recommend.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
2.0
2.0
GEO101
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2025

He definitely embraced the "teach yourself" style of teaching... Not a fan. This made the labs really stressful because nobody knew what was going on. He also liked to ramble about things unrelated to the class. He was pretty unorganized and often got things mixed up. To his credit, at least he was pretty lax about things.

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1.0
2.0
101GEOLOGY
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2025

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO LEARN ANYTHING. The lab portion is rendered useless as it doesn't go along with the content of the class in canvas. He is a rambler, going on long tangents that aren't useful to the class, cuts down class time to make it home before sports games, which could be used to explain the material better.

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