Prof. Dodge is so sweet! Labs are a big part of this class but that's where you're actually learning how to use GIS software so I think it makes total sense. Really really recommend Prof. Dodge!

The labs, which make up most of your grade, are tedious and time-consuming. The instructions are unclear and you are expected to understand ArcGIS information without prior knowledge. Lecture attendance is also required, yet section attendance is optional even though the section assists with labs and ArcGIS material.

This was probably the most tedious class I have ever taken at UCSB. Super easy to get a good grade but there is a graded activity pretty much every class and the whole thing is somehow super boring and easy yet confusing at the same time. She usually makes no sense and is super nice but I lowkey hated my life every class.

Very understanding professor and provides great lecture material. Dodge creates a fun and interactive learning environment. Would love to take another class taught by her.

Lab covered ArcGIS Pro, with a final group project at the end. Two easy midterms that followed the lectures. Textbook not necessary. I've read her reviews from other schools and I would disagree. She's very smart and knows what she is doing. Somayeh is super caring of her students and really goes out of her way to give good feedback.

Shes awesome take her class. Extremely smart and available to discuss anything youre concerned about. Organized and helpful with many reminders. Exams follow lecture but textbook does help to gain greater understanding as she covers the basics. Labs are great for learning the basics of Arcpro.

Heard of some nightmares in this class before, but Somayeh really made me feel comfortable to work. She is sweet and passionate, and really wants us to succeed. The lectures are easy to understand, based on textbook. Labs teach how to use ArcGIS software. TAs are very helpful in the course, especially on the projects and presentation!

GEOG176C was overhauled the quarter that she taught it and was Python intensive despite working in ArcGIS Pro for the duration of the series. Really ruined the quality what the courses were building up to, and did not live up to what many people consider the main class in the GIS series.