Professor
Glen MacDonald
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MacDonald is a friendly and energetic lecturer; however, I didn't find his classes to be that interesting. It's not really his fault, though, since I find biogeography to be INCREDIBLY dull...I kept falling asleep during lectures and while reading the textbook. If you're really into science and nature, then I do recommend this class; otherwise, look elsewhere to fulfill your GE.
MacDonald is a friendly and energetic lecturer; however, I didn't find his classes to be that interesting. It's not really his fault, though, since I find biogeography to be INCREDIBLY dull...I kept falling asleep during lectures and while reading the textbook. If you're really into science and nature, then I do recommend this class; otherwise, look elsewhere to fulfill your GE.
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Winter 2020 - I was pretty skeptical about taking this class as I didn’t think I’d be too interested in the subject matter. But Professor MacDonald made (THREE HOUR) lecture really engaging and it ended up being one of my best classes this quarter. There are two assignments, a report and botanical garden sketchbook that are super manageable and he gives extra credit on the report if you take a picture with the plant you write on. The midterm was fairly easy but I definitely studied a good amount for it. Definitely recommend taking this course. Having the rest of the week off made the 3 hour, late nights on Monday worth it.
Winter 2020 - I was pretty skeptical about taking this class as I didn’t think I’d be too interested in the subject matter. But Professor MacDonald made (THREE HOUR) lecture really engaging and it ended up being one of my best classes this quarter. There are two assignments, a report and botanical garden sketchbook that are super manageable and he gives extra credit on the report if you take a picture with the plant you write on. The midterm was fairly easy but I definitely studied a good amount for it. Definitely recommend taking this course. Having the rest of the week off made the 3 hour, late nights on Monday worth it.
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Fall 2021 - Absolutely loved the material for this course! Professor is incredibly passionate about the subject and seems really nice, wish it was in-person. For the final he basically wants you to summarize the entire course in two essays, which is a daunting task but it really helps cement the timeline into your memory and understand the relationships. Quizzes often have questions asking about random details so write everything down even if you don't think it's that important. Really hope to take more of his classes.
Fall 2021 - Absolutely loved the material for this course! Professor is incredibly passionate about the subject and seems really nice, wish it was in-person. For the final he basically wants you to summarize the entire course in two essays, which is a daunting task but it really helps cement the timeline into your memory and understand the relationships. Quizzes often have questions asking about random details so write everything down even if you don't think it's that important. Really hope to take more of his classes.
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