John Madsen
- School: University of Delaware
- Location: Newark, DE
- Department: Science
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GEOL107
Fairly easy, straightforward professor. The powerpoints are online so you really don't need to go to class. Just know the questions in the study guide pretty well and you should be fine. But still study. Don't get the textbook but the lab book is somewhat useful.
Geol107
There is no need to buy any books for this class. There is also no need to attend class. All of his powerpoints are online and he uses UD Capture so you can watch the lectures from anywhere. To study, read through the powerpoints very carefully. He asks for small details (almost in a standardized test sort of way) which gets very tricky.
GEOL107
All of the powerpoints are online so I never went to class since it dragged on, seemingly forever. The study guides are long and boring. Madsen makes the material more interesting, but it's still boring. You definitely need to know your stuff for exams - his questions on them are annoying. I recommend it if you're interested in the subject.
GEOL107
for a 4 credit class, the amount of work that was required to get at least a b+ was appropriate. the material he taught was super easy, but watch out because he tries to trick you sometimes on the exams! really funny and made class entertaining. labs were a piece of cake. definitely recommend him!
GEOL207
Really interesting class to take, had very little interest before class, but he makes it fun and interesting to learn. Tests are pretty easy, just go over the study guide a few times. Lab's can be tough, but get easier as course goes on.
geol113
I really liked Madsen. took him for winter session with no interest whatsoever in geology but the course was required. Now that my major is changed and taking this class was irrelevant - im still glad i took it..i learned a lot. You need to study for tests but he provides useful study guides and powerpoints
geol107
Never went to class. Fill out the study guide and memorize it and you will get an A. Loved the class. Great professor.
GEOL107
Madsen is awesome. He posts slides online so if you don't want to go to class you do not have to, he is an amazing professor and just as cool of a person. You don't even have to buy the textbook. Labs get harder and harder as the weeks go on.
ENSC167
Madsen is a great professor and is passionate about what he teaches. Although I did not like the class I took with him (because it was taught by another professor as well), Madsen tried to make the class interesting. He is VERY helpful! You can go to him with any problems, and he will try to help. I look forward to taking other classes with him!!
geol107
This class was really easy as long as you went to class took good notes and learned the study guides! I never got below a 98 on a test. The lab is harder but if you study will do well
GEOL107
Very cool professor. Never read the book, but I did alright. Go to class, do the study guides and sample exams. Lectures can get a little dry, but overall he's quite funny.
Geo113
Madsen was cool. I think the only reason I actually got a good grade in Lab was b/c he taught the thing. We had one of the idiot TA's once or twice, and I learned NOTHING! Overall, pretty interesting class.
GEOL107
If science does not interest you, this class may not be for you. I attended all classes, every lab, completed the study guides, etc. but got 70's on the tests. He doesn't take attendance, but most of what you need to know is easier to comprehend if you're in class than reading it out of the book.
GEO107
Write everything he writes on the board. If you do this, it is all you have to stdy for the tests. I studied the night before every test and never got worse than an 85. Labs are so simple. There is a quiz at the end of each lab that are ridiculously easy. Lab test every 3 weeks that are also easy. Go 2 class, study notes and get an A. At least A-.
GEOL113
I loved Madsen. I took him during Winter Session and loved it. He's a really great prof. and very helpful. He doesn't help out with the labs, which sucked becuse our TA stunk.
GEOL111
awesome prof.really nice.very personable.funny,too.makes geol interesting.don't miss his lectures, theyll actually help u understand the course.do your research paper on something interesting, otherwise youll kill yourself doing something on boring rocks.if u have questions, ask him.dont bother with wehemiller.
geol113
While i have no interest in science, i did very well in this class. He is entertaining and goes over material well. While attendence isnt mandatory, going and taking good notes and doing the study guides will make the class pretty easy, Labs suck though! but i defintiely recommend this professor!
GEO113
GREAT PROFESSOR, I LOVED HIM! HISTARICAL!You dont need to bother to buy the book, I didnt and I did fine. Tells you everything you need to know in lecture, but you can miss class all you want, just get the notes from someone later on. The tests arent easy, but I didnt do good on any and I still got a B in the class. I highly recommend his class!!!
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