AI Rate Professor

Geology

Doug Neves

GEOL101 · GEOL100 · GEOL131 · GEOLOGY100 · GEO131 · GEO100L · GEO101LAB · GEO130 · GEOG131 · GEOL100C · GEO100 · GEO101L · GEO101 · ESC1 · 56 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
73.68%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Take him if you want an engaging science GE with , but be ready to memorize for .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyEntertaining lecturesStudy guides helpExam memorizationNo or low homeworkAttendance matters
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Neves as , and memorable.
  • The class is often easy to pass or earn a good grade in if students attend and study the guides.
  • The main challenge is memorizing large exams, especially in lecture courses.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

79/100

A good grade is very reachable because study guides, no or , and , but memorization still matters.

, while online reviews are too limited and sound less flexible.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

The content is usually accessible and clearly taught, though .

In-person reviews call the class straightforward and engaging, while online reviews mainly warn about studying for exams.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Many students say , and one review says too many absences can lead to being dropped.

; online evidence does not clearly add format-specific attendance rules.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

89/100

Students strongly recommend him because he , and supports students.

, while online evidence is limited and more cautious.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

75/100

Grading is generally student-friendly because study , and clear expectations often support exam success.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide most leniency evidence, while online reviews mention .

Workload

Light

78/100

Many reviews say there is no homework or , though .

Format shift

In-person workload is usually light outside studying, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Students consistently describe him as , and unusually engaging for geology.

Format shift

In-person teaching evidence is extensive and very positive, while online evidence is too small but still notes knowledge and clarity.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

84/100

Grades are mostly driven by large exams and finals, with labs, packets, participation, and homework varying by course.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize exams, but and study guides.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, emphasizing entertaining lectures, clear study guides, snacks, help, and .

Main concern

Large memorization-heavy tests .

What students said

“ , and for answers in the study guide.”
GEO100
“Tests are between 100 and 150 questions, and you'll need to .”
GEOL100

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online evidence is limited and mixed, with both , and .

Main concern

Online students need to manage studying and .

What students said

“Just study for the exams and do the homework.”
GEOL100C
“He will not accommodate.”
GEOL100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are large and memorization-heavy but usually predictable because study guides closely match the tested material.

Large Multiple Choice ExamsStudy GuidesMemorization HeavyOpen Lab Book in Some LabsOnline Zoom and Proctor Mentioned Once

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, some lab exams based directly on packets, and occasional open lab book tests.

Large ExamsStudy GuidesMemorization HeavyOpen Lab Book in Some Labs
“Exams are 70-110 questions long”
GEOL100
“ ”
GEO101L

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove the , though one in-person-labeled review mentions Zoom and another proctor for an online class.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“One of my top 10 favorite teachers ever, made a subject I thought would be boring and made it very interesting.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“Prof.Neves delivers incredible lectures! He makes them fun and interesting!”

📘 Grade Path

79/100

“ , and for answers in the study guide.”

🧠

68/100

“Exams are 70-110 questions long (a , and TB) and EXTREMELY memorization based.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes them fun and interesting!
  • He was one of the only professors who took personal interest in his students success.
  • Doug is the best! .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Easy class with interesting material.
  • Not an easy A if you don't manage time well or are not good with memorization.
  • Most students get 95% or higher on the as long as you follow along with his instructions.

Theme 3

📝 About Exams and Study Guides

  • Study Guides include 75 answers, and .
  • Tells you everything that you have to study for the test basically.
  • Tests are between 100 and 150 questions, and you'll need to .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

56

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews cover many years, most are detailed, and the main themes are very consistent.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 540
4 out of 58
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

GEO10014 reviews
GEOL10010 reviews
GEOL1316 reviews
GEO1015 reviews
GEOL1013 reviews
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GEO101LAB2 reviews
GEO1312 reviews
GEOL100C2 reviews
ESC11 review
GEO100L1 review
GEO101L1 review
GEO1301 review
GEOG1311 review
GEOLOGY1001 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

21 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 4 · A 4

B range

9

B+ 3 · B 4 · B- 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1