Joseph Holler

I enjoyed Joe's teaching style. He employs a flipped-classroom type method that allows for conceptual learning to happen outside of class based on videos he creates and practical demonstration to happen in class. However, I do think that there is some element of you either get it or you don't with GIS that can make this class very difficult if you don't excel with computers/spatial reasoning.

I enjoyed Joe's teaching style. He employs a flipped-classroom type method that allows for conceptual learning to happen outside of class based on videos he creates and practical demonstration to happen in class. However, I do think that there is some element of you either get it or you don't with GIS that can make this class very di …Read more

I took this class with professor Kimambo and she did a solid job teaching it. If you are looking to pursue a career that uses GIS on a daily basis, this class is a must. I went from not knowing how to do anything with GIS to being able to use both R and GIS to gather data and make some cool maps with it

This course was a requirement for my major and didn’t really connect with my other areas of study, but it turned out to be a surprisingly enjoyable experience. The class had a very relaxed atmosphere, and Professor Holler was incredibly kind and accommodating. He’s a bit quirky, but in a genuine way that makes the class more engaging. He really cares about the material, so even if it’s not your main interest, his enthusiasm carries you through. I also appreciated the artistic and creative aspects of the course; it does a nice job blending the research-oriented side of geography with the visual and design-focused side of mapping. If you need a lab credit, this is a pretty chill option. Some of the GIS assignments can be time-consuming, but they’re not particularly difficult.

This course was a requirement for my major and didn’t really connect with my other areas of study, but it turned out to be a surprisingly enjoyable experience. The class had a very relaxed atmosphere, and Professor Holler was incredibly kind and accommodating. He’s a bit quirky, but in a genuine way that makes the class more engaging …Read more